Green Bean Salad with Feta

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Green Bean Salad with Feta
45 min.
4
130kcal

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Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this Green Bean Salad with Feta! This delightful recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and texture, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this salad serves 4 and comes in at a modest 130 calories per serving.

The star of this dish is, of course, the green beans. Fresh and cooked al dente, they add a delightful crunch and are the perfect canvas for the tangy dressing. Combined with mixed baby salad greens and crumbled feta cheese, this salad offers a satisfying blend of savory and tangy flavors. For an extra touch of sweetness, consider sprinkling some dried cranberries on top.

This Green Bean Salad with Feta is versatile and can be served as a side dish or even as a light lunch. With a caloric breakdown that leans towards healthy fats and fiber-rich carbs, it's a guilt-free indulgence. So why not give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills? Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups the salad mixed
  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 pound green beans fresh cooked trimmed cut in half
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon orange juice 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a medium-size bowl, combine greens, beans and cheese.
  2. Add oil, vinegar, juice, fennel seeds, salt and pepper; toss.
  3. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein10.79%
Fat68.33%
Carbs20.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.75
Glycemic Load
1.83
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.2295652524285%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.51mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.71kcal
6.49%
Fat:10.25g
15.76%
Saturated Fat:2.89g
18.04%
Carbohydrates:7.04g
2.35%
Net Carbohydrates:5.41g
1.97%
Sugar:2.8g
3.11%
Cholesterol:12.62mg
4.21%
Sodium:370.51mg
16.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.64g
7.28%
Vitamin K:28.85µg
27.48%
Vitamin C:18.37mg
22.27%
Vitamin A:914.28IU
18.29%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.81%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.4%
Calcium:100.79mg
10.08%
Folate:39.32µg
9.83%
Phosphorus:87.61mg
8.76%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.75%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.45%
Fiber:1.64g
6.56%
Potassium:214.55mg
6.13%
Iron:1.05mg
5.85%
Magnesium:23.18mg
5.8%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.68%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.29%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.04%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Selenium:2.63µg
3.76%
Copper:0.07mg
3.47%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.21%
Source:Allrecipes