Embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite Marinated Green Beans with Olives, Tomatoes, and Feta. This tantalizing dish offers a vibrant symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will delight your palate. The crisp green beans, marinated in a zesty blend of herbs, garlic, and lemon juice, provide a refreshing crunch that perfectly complements the briny olives, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese. Whether you're seeking a delectable side dish or a light and flavorful main course, this versatile recipe has you covered. With variations ranging from a tangy vinaigrette dressing to a creamy yogurt sauce, you can customize the flavors to suit your preferences. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this irresistible Marinated Green Bean extravaganza!
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MARINATED GREEN BEANS
This fragrant salad is perfect for a summer buffet or picnic. The beans are tossed with all the other ingredients while they are still hot, which allows them to absorb as much of the flavors as possible. Adding the vinegar to the beans when they are hot causes some of the acidity from the vinegar to evaporate while maintaining all its richness and flavor.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield serves 4 to 6 people
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a pot large enough to hold the green beans with water, place over high heat, and bring to a boil.
- While the water is heating, snap off the ends of the beans and rinse them in cold water. When the water comes to a boil, salt it generously (about 1 teaspoon per quart of water) and put in the beans. Cook until they are tender all the way through but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes.
- While the beans are cooking, sliver the olives by slicing the flesh away from the pits. Lightly crush and peel the garlic cloves, shred the basil, and coarsely chop the oregano. Put the olives, garlic, basil, oregano, and capers in the salad bowl you will be using.
- When the beans are cooked, drain them well and add them to the salad bowl. Add the vinegar and toss. Add the olive oil, toss again, and taste for salt. Let stand at room temperature for about 3 hours and remove the garlic cloves before serving.
MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES,TOMATOES, AND FETA
I got this from Southern Living Magazine. This salad is delicious and something different to serve at your next barbecue or potluck!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beans in boiling water seasoned with 1 teaspoon salt; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Drain.
- Plunge beans into ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Place in a shallow serving dish.
- Cook garlic in hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds or just until fragrant; remove from heat.
- Stir in olives, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pour mixture over beans, tossing to coat.
- Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
- Garnish, if desired.
GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA
Not your usual green beans, but so great and easy. I had these as a side at a restaurant in Atlanta and have re-created this version.
Provided by alijen
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, prepare an ice bath for cooling the beans.
- Cook the beans in salted boiling water, about 6 minutes, until crisp, but tender.
- Drain the beans, then cool in the ice bath.
- Drain and put the beans in a serving dish.
- Add the feta cheese to the cooled beans.
- Heat the olive oil and add the garlic, about 60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Remove form heat and add the tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Toss this mixture.
- Pour over green beans and feta and stir gently to combine.
MARINATED GREEN BEANS WITH OLIVES, TOMATOES, AND FETA
This marinated green bean salad is a wonderful summer side dish. Allow the flavors to marinate together overnight for even better results.
Provided by Lynne23235
Categories Tomato Side Dishes
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add green beans; cook until slightly tender, but still crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately drain green beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking further. Drain beans and place them in a shallow serving dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil for about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in olives, tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture over green beans; toss together until beans are evenly coated. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and garnish with oregano sprigs. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 596.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Blanch the green beans before marinating them. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
- Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade in this recipe is made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Marinate the green beans for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the beans.
- Serve the green beans chilled or at room temperature. They can be served as a side dish or as part of a main course.
Conclusion:
Marinated green beans are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for summer picnics and potlucks, and they can also be served as part of a healthy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and refreshing dish that will impress your family and friends.
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