Green Beans With Feta and Pecans

Name: Green Beans With Feta and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Submitted by MamaJ

"I got this recipe years ago from a friend who brought it to a neighborhood party. It is great served chilled or at room temperature."

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Ready In:: 19mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
²⁄₃ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried dill
¹⁄₃ cup white wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon minced garlic
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
¹⁄₂ red onion, diced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

directions

Cook beans in boiling water 4 minutes.
Drain and plunge into ice water.
Drain again and pat dry.
In separate bowl, combine next six ingredients.
Whisk to emulsify.
Place beans in a shallow serving bowl.
Sprinkle with pecans, onion, and feta.
Just before serving, pour dressing over all and toss.

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Reviews

I too got the recipe years ago from a neighbor! This is a delicious salad/side dish. I like to let it marinate in the refrigerator for a bit with the dressing on it. Fresh dill and fresh garlic a must. This salad holds well for a couple days if the beans are cooked al dente.

charlie 5
I really enjoyed this recipe a ton. I used frozen green bean I nuked in the micorwave, only about 1 1/2 cups. I made the full recipe for the dressing and served it on a potato salad for lunch and had the green beans for dinner after they chilled in the fridge for a few hours. I used pin nuts since I like them a lot more in my salads than pecans and used less olive oil but other than that I made as written. The feta goes great with the dressing and veggies. Excellent recipe!

anme7039
We loved this fresh light tasting salad! The flavors go very well together and it's pretty. Next time I think I'll leave out the nuts...hubby didn't like them. Made for Zaar Tag.

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I am the mother of four boys--two sons and two stepsons. I am also the grandmother of one very sweet and precocious 3 yr old boy. I was once a healthcare administrator but quit a few years ago to stay home with my youngest. Since he has started to school, I am back to working part time. Next to my family, cooking is my passion. I have a wonderful husband who will try anything. He is my biggest fan and a discerning critic. A couple of years ago, we started a dinner club with friends who enjoy our passion for good food. We have shared many wonderful meals together. My favorite cookbook would have to be a family cookbook that my mom and cousin and I put together a couple of years ago. We shared all the favorites that had been passed down through the generations as well as new favorites. My biggest pet peeve is picky eaters who refuse to try anything new. It bothers me more with adults than with kids, but I love that my six year old will eat just about anything I put in front of him. There is something very gratifying about "grooming" the next generation of foodies. <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/smPACp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"> <img src="http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r317/j_welcome/pics2/food/PRMRcopy.jpg"> <img src="http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/Zaar%20World%20Tour%204/ZWTAB-tg.gif">

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