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Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Whipped Basil Feta

  • Author: carmeninthegarden

Description

Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with our refreshing Green Bean and Tomato Salad, featuring blanched beans, juicy tomatoes, and whipped basil feta. A delightful dish that captures the essence of the season.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound assorted types of green beans
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • Chive blossoms or 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 1 Meyer lemon
  • 1 cup whipped feta cheese
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they turn bright green. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine the whipped feta cheese, basil leaves, garlic clove, juice of Meyer lemon, salt, olive oil, and chili powder. Process until smooth and well combined.
  3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. On a serving plate, spread a layer of whipped feta. Arrange the blanched green beans, cherry tomatoes, and chopped tomatoes on top of the whipped feta. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and sliced shallots over the salad.
  5. Finish off the salad with chive blossoms or minced chives. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the salad. Serve the Green Bean Tomato Salad as a side dish.