Description
This refreshing Tomato-Green Bean Salad is crisp, vibrant, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. Tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, and fresh dill come together for a healthy, delicious side dish perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine green beans, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add crumbled feta and fresh dill, tossing lightly to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to let the flavors develop.
Notes
For the best texture, blanch green beans until just tender-crisp. You can add olives, red onion, or cucumber for extra flavor. This salad holds up well and is perfect for picnics and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green bean salad, tomato green bean salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy side dish, chickpea salad, fresh summer salad