Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

Easy and delicious. I'm not a big fan of feta, but the olives really complement the flavor of that cheese. I have a lot of green beans and cherry tomatoes from the garden and I can fix this in the morning and take for lunch.

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Home Town: Havre, Montana, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

So great, I made this twice in one week, it gone so quickly both times. The only thing I changed was to leave out the kalamatas because I hate olives. Don't try to leave out the feta, because it makes the salad!

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Reviewed: Aug. 31, 2009

try using greek seasoning instead of just oregano

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2009

this dish is amazing, and so simple. i used grape tomatoes and cut them in half and cooked the olive/tomato/oregano mixture in the garlic for an additional 30 seconds to blend the flavors even more. definitely tastes better the next day, however when i make it again tonight, i will hold off on putting the feta on the salad until serving. i wish green beans were in season all year round, because this dish is my new favorite!

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009

This was an amazingly refreshing side dish. I served it with a grilled steak and it was perfect for a hot summer night. I also made the leftovers into a new lunch the next day. I took the leftovers and added a can of tuna, some red onion and a bit more vinegar and it was a hit! I will definitely be making this again!

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

This recipe was so good. I took it to a barbecue last night and it was a big hit. I didn't cook the beans as long either and I immediately put them in ice cold water after about 5 minutes. I forgot the fresh oregano and substituted dried. Next time I won't forget. I bet the fresh would make this salad even better. Thanks for the recipe.

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Angie

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2008

This was very good overall although next time I will remember to not accidently dump the whole container of cheese in when I halved the recipe (note to self, do not talk on the phone and follow a recipe at the same time!)I don't think I used enough olive oil because it was a little "gummy" everything kinda all stuck together, which could have been because the cheese to "wet" ingredient ratio was way off. I will add more olive oil an re-mix for tomorrows lunch. I didn't use the oregeno becauase my olives were mediteranian blend and already had spices in them. I will make again but will follow the recipe better.

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Alicia

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Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2008

Everyone loved it - I would suggest making only enough to be eaten the same day it's made as the oil becomes hard when refrigerated. This was really tasty!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008

I tried this cold and hot, and I like it much better hot! If you do try it as a salad, I'd recommend adding a little more vinegar since there's not much dresing for 2 lb. of beans. Also, hot or cold, I think 8-10 minutes is too long to cook the beans. 3-5 minutes is plenty if you like your beans cooked but not mushy.

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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008

This was good---very fresh and clean. I used grape tomatoes sliced in half. The kids liked the crunchiness of the beans.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

This was just an "ok" dish; my family didn't really seem to enjoy it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2007

This was absolutely delicious. I blanched the beans, so the dish was wonderfully crunchy. I used black olives because I didn't have kalamata, and I added extra oregano. Also, I didn't have time to marinate it, and it was still excellent--but even better the next day!

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

Terrific! I even passed this along to a friend and they loved it! Very yummy and flavorful! This is a dish the whole family will enjoy. Great to eat on day 2 if there are leftovers!

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2007

This was really good, even without the red wine vingegar. Which I forgot to add. Love the combination of all the ingredients. I don't recommend boiling the green beans for 8-10 minutes. 4 minutes and mine were perfect crisp tender, but then they were fresh this morning from the farm stand.

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

Absolutely fantastic! The flavors are wonderful. I have made this twice and it does not stay around for more that two days before its eaten up. This is a keeper for sure!

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2007

Just o.k.

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Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2007

Double Wow! I made this refreshingly cool, colorful dish a day ahead for a Labor Day get together of some major 'foodies' - got rave reviews and was named "MVC" - Most Valuabe Cook - of the day! I had tiny pearl to grape size red and yellow tomatoes so I just crushed them slightly when I added them to the marinade ingredients. The dainty tomatoes really enhanced the presentation! Our small town did not have fresh oregano to offer, so I took a chance with dried oregano - the taste was still great. Also had to use regular olives this time - but this dish is a classic - it can be tweaked many ways with successful results. Will make again soon with the fresh herbs - and then again and again and . . .

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2007

I AM NOT A FAN OF GREEN BEANS BUT THIS WAS SO GOOD. I MADE IT 4 TIMES ALREADY. EVERYONE WHO TRIED IT LIKED IT.ITS IN THE FAVS.

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Annette

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2007

This is an excellent side dish - but you definitely have to use fresh oregano. I prefer to cut back on the olives, but that is a matter of taste. Thanks for submitting.

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