Almond and Feta Green Bean Salad
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 1/3cup sliced almonds
  • 1lb fresh green beanstrimmed and cut into 2-3″ pieces
  • 1/4cup water
  • 1/2tsp himalaya sea salt
  • 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/4cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3-4 large basil leavestorn or chopped, for garnish
  • lemon zestfor garnish
Instructions
  1. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and add the sliced almonds to the pan over medium heat
  2. Cooking, stirring frequently for 3 minutes. Be careful to not burn them! After 3 minutes, turn the heat down to medium-low and stir continuously for another 1-3 minutes. Place the almonds on a plate and set aside
  3. With the heat still on med-low, place the green beans in the pan and add water and 1/4 tsp salt
  4. Place a lid on the green beans and cover, stirring every now and then for 7-10 minutes and the green beans soften.
  5. Take off the lid, increase the heat to high and cook until the remaining liquid is gone, around 2-4 additional minutes.
  6. In a small jar or container, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir to combine and set aside
  7. Pour the olive oil mixture into the pan with the green beans, add the toasted almonds and half of the crumbled feta. Stir to evenly coat everything, adding more lemon juice or pepper if desired.
  8. Top dish with the remaining crumbled feta, lemon zest and fresh basil. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

recipe via cookie and kate