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Home Side Salads

Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomato Feta

By:Nagi
Published:21 Nov '19Updated:13 Nov '20
34 Comments
Recipe v Video v Dozer v

This Green Bean Salad is a terrific combination of textures – tender crisp green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh sprinkle of red onion and creamy pops of feta, tossed with a classic zingy lemon salad dressing.

Make a big batch and keep it for days in the fridge. It also holds up well even once dressed – good for lunch boxes and gatherings!

Close up of Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta in a white salad bowl, ready to be served

Green Bean Salad

This is a salad that’s ideal for entertaining and meal prep because it can be made ahead. Unlike many salads, you don’t have to worry about wilting leafy greens or chopped vegetables becoming watery.

The added bonus is that it’s one of those salads that’s actually quite satisfying. Green beans have that way about them – so much more to them than lettuce!!

Close up of forkful of Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

What you need

Here’s what you need for this Green Bean Salad. It’s made with a simple Lemon Salad Dressing that’s zingy and slightly thickened with mustard so it clings better to the beans.

How to make Green Bean Salad

As for the making:

  • Shake dressing in a jar – it’s the best way to really meld the lemon and oil together to create a thick, glossy dressing;

  • Cook beans to your taste (I like mine tender crisp)

  • Then toss with dressing, tomato and onion, then garnish with feta last (if you toss salad with it, it looks messy).

How to make Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Drizzling lemon dressing over Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

And that’s all there is to it!

Serve this on the side of a simple juicy Baked Chicken Breast, a buttery Roast Chicken, with a juicy Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce or with a 5 minute crispy Pan Fried Fish.

Add it to your work lunch boxes, or make a big batch on Sunday and serve it through the week!  – Nagi x


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Close up of Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta in a white salad bowl, ready to be served

Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 15 mins
Salad
Western
4.87 from 15 votes
Servings8
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Recipe video above. This is a great salad to make in big bowls for gatherings! Also ideal to prep ahead for the week - it lasts for days undressed.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb / 500g green beans , trimmed
  • 350g / 12oz cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1/2 red onion , finely sliced
  • 120g / 4oz feta , crumbled

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (adjust to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Set aside - or refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Cook Beans

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the beans, bring it back up to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes (tender) to 3 minutes (tender).
  • Drain in colander then run under cold tap water to cool (or plunge into bowl of ice water).
  • Drain well then pat dry with clean dish towels.

Assemble salad

  • Place beans in a bowl with tomato and onion. Drizzle with dressing, then toss. Garnish with feta. Serve!

Recipe Notes:

To make ahead / store - keep dressing separate, salad can remain in fridge for 3 to 4 days. Once dressed, it's still lovely the next day - unlike other salads, it doesn't die into a watery mess!
Makes enough to serve 6 people as the primary side salad at a meal. At a gathering with other sides, it will serve 10 to 14. 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 166.22cal (8%)Carbohydrates: 7.93g (3%)Protein: 3.94g (8%)Fat: 14.04g (22%)Saturated Fat: 3.81g (24%)Cholesterol: 13.79mg (5%)Sodium: 338.3mg (15%)Potassium: 250.43mg (7%)Fiber: 2.13g (9%)Sugar: 4.2g (5%)Vitamin A: 718.79IU (14%)Vitamin C: 20.03mg (24%)Calcium: 106.15mg (11%)Iron: 1.11mg (6%)
Keywords: cherry tomato salad, green bean salad
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34 Comments

  1. Kiera says

    February 17, 2023 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night and it was so great, my friend said she was ‘obsessed’ with it and I guess I am now too. Another great and simple recipe, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Jane says

    April 11, 2022 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    Made this to go with the lamb and gravy, and cauliflower mash (all on Nagi’s website) and it was excellent. Will make this again and plan to make the dressing on a regular basis. Thanks again Nagi!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 11, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      I am glad you liked it Jane!! N x

      Reply
  3. Stacey L says

    December 16, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Nagi, I am doing my Christmas prep now before we fly to Melbourne and I’m limited to what I can do in a hotel room. Will the dressing keep for a week if I make it now?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 17, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      Sorry Stacey, that’s a bit risky with the garlic from a food safety point of view! N x

      Reply
  4. Malcolm says

    December 4, 2021 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Just had this for dinner with your crispy skin fish (Glacier 51 Tooth fish) and Pea Puree. Every dish was worth 5 stars. And I’ve got more of this salad and the Pea Puree to enjoy tomorrow. Thanks very much for the recipes.

    Reply
    • Malcolm says

      December 4, 2021 at 9:07 pm

      PS – Poor Dozer. Couldn’t you have at least dipped the bean in some gravy?

      Reply
      • Nagi says

        December 5, 2021 at 1:11 pm

        Don’t feel sorry for him!!! He gets good food all the time!! N x

        Reply
  5. Minnie says

    February 18, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    Hi Nagi, Thank you for the easy recipe. Shouldn’t I roast the tomatoes before putting it in the salad?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 18, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      No need for this recipe! N x

      Reply
  6. Erika Pereira says

    February 7, 2021 at 4:11 am

    5 stars
    Delicious way to make green beans!! Family loved it! Used white onions as I didn’t have red ones. Used reguilar tomatoes. Dressing and feta made this special!

    Reply
  7. Angela Grattan says

    January 28, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi, I love all of your recipes and this one doesn’t fail!! It is easy to make and delicious. Made it twice and it has been devoured so quickly. My son really loves it and could have it as a main, according to him. Another win for you.
    Meredith Dairy goats cheese is great with it. Try it!

    Reply
  8. Nat says

    January 1, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    Hi Nagi, can I please leave out the onion?

    Reply
  9. Jean Michele Lee says

    July 31, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Dear Nagi, I’m making this salad tonite and I’d just like to tell you that I absolutely love your recipes and the way you address them.
    I have you as my go to for all my cooking needs.
    Jean X

    Reply
  10. Julie Hill says

    July 28, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    I bought a big bunch of green beans but instead of the usual cooked beans with butter & S&P, decided to see what Nagi would do with them. I made this salad and dressing – it was delicious – got big praise from the family. Another keeper – thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  11. Sasha says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    This salad is a more exciting combination that our standard green side salad and so easy. Part of our dinner rotation. I’ve made it with feta and Meredith goats cheese and both are amazing, but the goats cheese wins! Thanks Nagi.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 21, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      YUM!! Sounds delicious Sasha! N x

      Reply
  12. BrianC says

    March 3, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    We had this on the weekend with cheeseburgers and it is fantastic. I’ll be tripling it next month for the Easter crowd.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 3, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Wahoo! Perfect Brian! N x

      Reply
  13. Maggie says

    January 21, 2020 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    I made it for New Years party. Was super delicious. Everyone asked for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 21, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      That’s great Maggie!

      Reply
  14. Joan Bloch says

    December 12, 2019 at 1:22 am

    5 stars
    This string bean recipe is fabulous. I made it for Thanksgiving and everyone devoured it. This is my new forever recipe. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 12, 2019 at 6:30 am

      Perfect Joan!

      Reply
  15. Ana Babesku says

    December 7, 2019 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Another great recipe. Delicious.
    Thanks Nagi and dear Dozer.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 8, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      You’re so welcome Ana!

      Reply
  16. Liv says

    December 1, 2019 at 5:02 am

    4 stars
    This is so easy and delicious! Great for summer. I had it with your Thai wings and Thai Fried Rice!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 1, 2019 at 6:24 am

      Perfect Liv!

      Reply
  17. Kim says

    November 27, 2019 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    Love this salad, however i think its supposed to be 6 teaspoons of olive oil not tablespoons?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 27, 2019 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Kim, 6 tablespoons is right – 90ml 🙂

      Reply
  18. Ruth B Barker says

    November 26, 2019 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    I doubled it and made it for a dog competition group this weekend and it was a big hit! I used haricots and cooked 3 mins – perfect.
    Served leftovers the second day and was surprised that the dressing had gelled, so had to let salad set to return to liquid. Still delicious. Thank you, Nagi! Really love your recipes!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 26, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Ruth, yes olive oil solidifies when in the fridge – but should be ok if left at room temperature for half an hour or so!

      Reply
    • Chris Moore says

      February 19, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      Did the lemon juice not bleach the green beans if it sits overnight?

      Reply
  19. Andy says

    November 14, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    4 stars
    Fantastic and easy. I steamed the beans in the microwave to make it even easier. The whole family mowed this down – even the kids!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      November 15, 2019 at 8:47 am

      Winner! That’s awesome Andy!

      Reply

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