Sunday 19 April 2015

Green Bean, Walnut & Feta Salad_Christmas Dinner 2014


I made this dish when hosting Christmas dinner for my family for the first time almost 20 years ago!  It was well received by all both then and now!

Green Bean, Walnut and Feta Salad
2 lbs of fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz of crumbled feta cheese
1 c walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
¾ c olive oil
¼ c white wine vinegar
½ t minced garlic
¼ t salt
¼ t pepper

Steam cut green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water.  Cover and steam approx. 15 mins or until crisp.  Plunge into cold water to stop cooking process; drain and pat dry. 

In a large bowl toss together; green beans, onion, cheese and walnuts. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Whisk together olive oil and next 5 ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour.
Pour vinaigrette over green bean mixture and chill for 1 hour.  Toss just before serving.  Makes 8 servings.

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