Green bean & feta salad

The quality of beans in this dish are very important. When selecting you beansm look for bright green, blemish-free beans that are not limp or have shrivelled ends. When it comes to walknuts, or the "brian nut" as I like to call them, look for ones that are still intact with a mildly nutty scent and sweet taste. It is best to buy walnuts in smaller quanities, as they can turn rancid quickly in the warmer weahter. Better still, store walnuts in a cool place, ideally in the fridge, to maintain that fresh taste! I owe this recipe to a family friend who rarely cooked, but when he presented this salad to the table, I was quick to suss him out for the recipe.

Before I share the recipe with you, here are 3 nutritious reasons why you should make this salad:

1. Green beans are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fibre, promoting overall health.

1. The fiber in green beans supports digestion, helps prevent constipation, and promotes a healthy gut.

2. Green beans contain carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect your eyes from damage and support vision health.

-Gather Ingredients-

300g french green beans or snow peas, tops trimmed, halved if beans are large

1 small red onion, peeled, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled, crushed

A large handful of roughly chopped walnuts

125g goats or feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup EXTRA-VIRGIN olive oil

Juice from 1-2 lemons

A large handful of kalamata olives and fresh parsley leaves

A handful of raisins or craisins (optional)

Let's get tossing

1. Blanch beans in a saucepan of boling water for 3 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse, in cold water immediately to prevent further cooking.

2. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together. Season to taste. Enjoy!