Bean Salad with Feta and Walnuts

When you get tired of the usual bean salad with oil, vinegar, and garlic or onion, try this version, and we assure you wont stay hungry.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 13 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 600 g Green beans, fresh

  • 100 g Cheese, feta

  • 1 handful Walnuts

  • 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 1.5 spoons Juice, lemon

  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

Steps

  1. Clean the beans (trim the stems and remove any strings), wash them, and drain. Place them in a pot and cover with enough water to fully submerge them. Add half a teaspoon of salt to the water. Place the pot on the stove and wait for the water to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and cook the beans for about 10 minutes. The beans should be cooked but still firm. Drain the cooked beans well and let them cool.

  2. Coarsely chop the walnut kernels. Transfer the cooled beans to a large bowl, drizzle with oil and lemon juice, and mix well. Arrange the seasoned beans on plates (or salad bowls). Crumble feta cheese on top and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts. Serve the prepared salad.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 121.78 kcal
  • Fat: 9.3 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.62 g
    • Sugars: 0.64 g
  • Protein: 3.44 g
  • Fiber: 2.68 g

Advice

Raw beans contain a toxic protein called phasin, which causes red blood cells to clump together. However, phasin breaks down after just a few minutes of cooking. Therefore, never use raw beans!