The Virtuous Olive

Fine Artesian Foods

Minty Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Feta

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My good friend Eva devised this delicious salad using the Mint Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  It’s delicious!

Minty Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Feta

Ingredients

2 lbs. green beans, stemmed

3/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

2/3 cup red onion, chopped

Minty Vinaigrette 

3/4 cup Galantino Olia di Oliva e Menta

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, coarse chopped

¼ cup fresh mint leaves

¾ t. kosher salt or to taste

¼ t. fresh ground pepper

Instructions

To prepare the mint vinaigrette: 

  • Add the salad dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend. (Keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

To prepare the Salad: 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 3 to 3 minutes, al dente
  • Plunge beans into an ice water bath to halt the cooking and when cool drain and pat dry.  Wrap in paper/dish towel, then into plastic bag if preparing in advance.  Can be prepared early in the day for use later.
  • To serve, lay green beans on a platter, scatter with the cheese, the onion, and the walnuts.  Drizzle with the vinaigrette and keep the bottle of Olio de Oli a e Menta for drizzling.
  • Great summer side dish to any grilled meats or fish.