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July 13, 2016

Lemony Green Bean Salad with Figs and Feta

This lemony green bean salad full of vibrant tastes and textures is as easy as it gets.

This lemony green bean salad full of vibrant tastes and textures is as easy as it gets.

Some days all you want is a salad.  When it’s hot and sticky outside a fresh salad sounds just right.

Green bean salads are one of my favorites to make around this time of year.  I’ll cook up a big batch of green beans once and then throw them into salads all week.  This lemony green bean salad is one I make quite often; it’s crunchy, nutty, salty and bright with both lemon juice and zest.

This lemony green bean salad full of vibrant tastes and textures is as easy as it gets.

This salad is as easy as it gets, you just quickly blanch some green beans until tender but with a bit of bite. Don’t stray too far while they’re on the stove so as not to overcook them (we’re talking 1-2 minutes here).   Then plunge them into an ice bath to preserve their bright green color and toothsome snappiness.

Once that’s done, all that’s left is a bit of chopping and whisking.  Gather up some juicy figs, salty feta and toasted almonds and chop those into large chunks. The dressing is a sweet/tart honey lemon vinaigrette, but what really steps the flavor up are the thin strips of lemon zest scattered throughout.  The zing of citrus keeps the salad light and refreshing while still being substantial enough to satisfy.

This lemony green bean salad full of vibrant tastes and textures is as easy as it gets.

I also like to slice the green beans into fairly small pieces so that each bite is loaded with flavor, like a chopped salad of sorts.  Each forkful holds a mix of tender green beans, salty feta, fresh parsley, sweet figs and zesty lemons.

What are your favorite summer salads?

Serves serves 2-4

Lemony Green Bean Salad with Figs and Feta

Sylvie Shirazi

This lemony green bean salad is crunchy, nutty, salty and bright with both lemon juice and zest.

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1lb/450g green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons/22ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons/30ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon/5ml raw honey
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8th teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Strips of lemon zest from one small or half a large lemon (use a peeler to make strips), cut into thin slivers
  • ½ cup, roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 4 oz/113g feta cheese, (preferably sheep’s milk) cut into chunks
  • 4-6 fresh figs, cut into large chunks
  • 1/3 cup/37g almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons/30g shelled hemp seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 1-2 minutes (until just tender), then strain and plunge the beans into the ice water. Gently pat dry between two clean kitchen towels and set aside while making the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Add the green beans to bowl and toss.
  3. Add the chopped parsley, feta cheese, figs, toasted almonds, and hemp seeds and gently toss to combine. Season to taste and serve.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, (For Paleo omit feta)

Nutrition

Calories

74 cal

Fat

3 g

Carbs

9 g

Protein

3 g
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Filed Under: Diets, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Recipes, Salads, Savory, Season, Summer Tagged With: almonds, feta, figs, green bean, summer

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  1. Taste of France says

    July 13, 2016 at 1:10 am

    I was just thinking about making a salade niçoise because I have some beans, but this looks like a nice, new alternative. What can I substitute for figs, which aren't yet in season here (I even have my own tree, but no dice)? Maybe apricots, which are overflowing?
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    • Sylvie says

      July 13, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      You could used dried figs instead, just soak them in a little warm water ahead of time to soften them if they are very hard.
      Reply
  2. Maria says

    July 13, 2016 at 5:43 am

    Love the sweet salty combo!
    Reply
  3. Taylor Kiser says

    July 13, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    Love all the flavors in this salad! It's perfect for any summer meal!
    Reply
  4. allie says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Dear Sylvie - You sure do make the prettiest salads ever. I love the fresh figs.
    Reply
  5. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:04 am

    I just saw fresh figs at my local grocery store - and now I've gotta pick me up some so I can try this. This salad sounds so delicious - perfect for a warm summer afternoon!
    Reply
  6. Kristen says

    July 14, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Sylvie--this salad is just so intriguing. It is sweet, salty and tangy perfection!
    Reply
  7. Marye says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:28 am

    This looks so delicious, I love the flavors!
    Reply
  8. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    July 14, 2016 at 10:55 am

    This is such a gorgeous salad! I could eat this every day of the week ?
    Reply
  9. Nutmeg Nanny says

    July 17, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    What a simple and delicious salad !
    Reply
  10. Michelle Palin says

    July 18, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Such a great summer salad idea!
    Reply

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