Marinated Green Beans With Olives Tomatoes And Feta Recipe

This vibrant green bean salad, inspired by Southern Living, is a refreshing twist on a barbecue or potluck classic! Crisp-tender green beans are tossed in a fragrant garlic-herb marinade with Kalamata olives, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta cheese. Prepare it ahead for a stress-free, crowd-pleasing dish that's bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 199.3 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marinated Green Beans With Olives Tomatoes And Feta

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How to Make Marinated Green Beans With Olives Tomatoes And Feta

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (1 teaspoon salt) to a boil. Add 1 pound of green beans and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  2. Drain the green beans immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  3. While the beans cool, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans with 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted), 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Pour the garlic-infused olive oil over the green bean mixture. Add 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and toss gently to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, crumble 4 ounces feta cheese over the salad and garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g