By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
330 cal · 20 min
Green Bean Salad with Walnuts and Feta
Recipe GLPR4bbf3f54f9bb94
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring tender blanched green beans tossed with crunchy walnuts, tangy feta cheese, and crisp red onion. The vegetables are dressed with a bright lemon-mint vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together beautifully. This light, vegetable-forward dish makes a perfect side to any entrée and keeps well in the refrigerator for convenient meal prep.
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Ingredients
1½ pounds Green beans, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1 cup Raw walnuts, chopped
⅔ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
⅔ cup Red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, minced
2 tablespoons Water
Salt, to taste
Directions
Prepare the lemon-mint dressing by combining the fresh lemon juice, minced mint leaves, and water in a small blender. Blend until smooth and well combined. Transfer the dressing to a container and refrigerate until ready to use; it will keep for up to 10 days.
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the prepared green bean pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit briefly until completely cooled.
Drain the cooled green beans in a colander and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Place the blanched green beans, chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, and red onion in a large serving bowl.
Drizzle the desired amount of lemon-mint dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Season with additional salt to taste.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked year-round at Charlotte chains, with green beans available fresh or frozen affordably at any major grocer and walnuts and feta standard inventory items—no special trips needed. The stated twenty minutes is honest for a salad that requires only trimming beans, toasting walnuts, and whisking a simple lemon vinaigrette, though if using fresh beans you should add five minutes for cooking and cooling. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$1.75 driven mainly by walnuts and feta, both economical at ALDI or Walmart, making this a solid weeknight value. The dish is naturally fussy-free and reheats poorly, so it's best served fresh the same night, but the no-cook simplicity and bright acidity make it reliable for a quick side dish or light lunch without demanding attention or specialty sourcing.
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