Green Bean Salad with Feta

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"This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for adults." — USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Directions

In a medium-size bowl, combine greens, beans and cheese. Add oil, vinegar, juice, fennel seeds, salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired.

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Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 25, 2008

I went looking for a green bean salad and this one fit the bill, but I wanted one that focused on the green beans so the main adaptation I made was to leave out the mixed salad greens. I used a pound of green beans, which I cooked al dente as directed. I made a dressing out of 1 tbsp olive oil, the orange juice and balsamic, and substituted pine nuts for the fennel. I halved the feta and used 1/4 cup of dried cranberries. I tossed all the ingredients together, and voila, a green bean salad focusing on the beans.

—Barb A.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 29, 2005

It was an okay salad. Wouldn't be very interesting without the cranberries!

—kalice

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Apr 26, 2005

This was a nice change from just plain salad and just plain green beans. I did not like the fennel seeds in it though. I used the orange flavored "Craisins" and that really complimented the orange juice already in the recipe. I love the feta in it too.

—MOJO1

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Nov 28, 2005

This is a great salad. The only thing we changed was using dried cherries instead of dried cranberries and only because we prefer dried cherries over cranberries.

—MMJ614

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Oct 05, 2008

This is a great salad! I used more beans than baby lettuce- and even added chunks of fresh orange. Following our reviewer, I added pine nuts. The cranberries were very tasty too.

—maya

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Sep 17, 2008

I was looking for something different for green beans...this was a great change. I tossed cooked green beans with the feta, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and orange juice. Then I added sliced grape tomatoes and some slivered almonds I had on hand. What a yummy side dish!

—Jen

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Jul 10, 2008

I didn't make this with lettuce. I wanted just a green bean recipe and this isn't it. I'm sure if it was with the salad it would be far better. I was hoping for more of an orange taste in the dressing with the fennel but the balsamic overpowered it completely. thanks but i'll keep looking.

—Jenet_B

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Mar 05, 2007

Very good! I'd give this five stars, but I changed a few things in the recipe. I omitted the fennel seeds and added pine nuts, and instead of using orange juice I melted some orange juice concentrate from the can. It was a very yummy salad, and my 8 yo dd declared it one of her new favorites. Thanks!!

—Mollycurls77

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Nutrition

Calories
160 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
15.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
13 mg
4%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
3.9 g
8%

Sodium
271 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Green Bean Salad with Feta

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 91

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Cholesterol 13mg 4 %
Sodium 271mg 11 %
** Potassium 271mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 3.9g 8 %
** Sugars 9.1g
** Vitamin A 38 %
** Vitamin C 26 %
** Calcium 16 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 48 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.