Nov 9, 2012

Green Bean Salad with Feta and Mint

Feta, red onion, and mint are a classic combination; tossed with snappy green beans they make a salad of surprising complexity, at home both as a light main course or an effortless side dish.

Credit: Maxime Iattoni

SERVES 4�6

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 lb. green beans, trimmed
8 oz. feta, cut into ½" cubes
½ cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
½ small red onion, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl; set aside. Bring a 6-qt. saucepan of salted water to a boil; add beans and cook until tender, about 3�4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and toss with vinaigrette, feta, mint, and onion.