Green Bean and Almond Salad

This green bean and almond salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. The green beans are cooked until tender-crisp, and then tossed with sliced almonds, red onion, feta cheese, and a simple vinaigrette. The salad is light and bright, with a nice crunch from the almonds and a creamy richness from the feta cheese. It's a great way to use up fresh green beans, and it's also a healthy and satisfying dish.

The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was browsing through a farmers market. I saw a beautiful display of fresh green beans, and I knew I had to buy some. I also picked up some sliced almonds, red onion, and feta cheese, and I decided to make a salad. I tossed the ingredients together with a simple vinaigrette, and the result was a delicious and refreshing salad that was perfect for a summer meal.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
3. Drain the green beans and rinse with cold water.
4. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, almonds, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
5. Toss to coat.
6. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The green beans are cooked until tender-crisp, which gives them a nice bite.
• The almonds add a nice crunch and a nutty flavor.
• The red onion adds a bit of sharpness and spice.
• The feta cheese adds a creamy richness.
• The vinaigrette is simple and light, and it helps to bring all the flavors together.