Picnic Green Bean Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing Picnic Green Bean Salad is a summer cookout essential! Crisp green beans mingle with juicy tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Easy to make ahead, it's the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 243.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Picnic Green Bean Salad

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How to Make Picnic Green Bean Salad

  1. Wash and trim the green beans. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the green beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the green bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill overnight.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

13g

Carbs

7g