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Green Bean Salad with Feta

Name: Green Bean Salad with Feta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed baby salad greens; ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked al dente and cut in half; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon orange juice; ½ teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste; ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Rating: 4.14 stars

36 Ratings
28 Reviews
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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.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

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Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 cups mixed baby salad greens
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked al dente and cut in half
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 pinch Salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

159.8 calories; 3.9 g protein; 15.5 g carbohydrates; 12.6 mg cholesterol; 173.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

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Barb A.

05/25/2008

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. Read More

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kalice

08/29/2005

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

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(10)

36 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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Barb A.

05/25/2008

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MOJO1

04/26/2005

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. Read More

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MMJ614

11/28/2005

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. Read More

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(16)

kalice

08/29/2005

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

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(10)

maya

10/05/2008

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. Read More

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(9)

Jen

09/17/2008

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! Read More

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Mollycurls77

03/05/2007

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!! Read More

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Jenet_B

07/10/2008

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. Read More

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Erica V.

12/23/2006

change the fennel to pine nuts the feta to goat cheese and it's even better! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Green Bean Salad with Feta

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 159.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 38 %

niacin equivalents: 11 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 26 %

folate: 21 %

calcium: 13 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 9 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*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.

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Barb A.

05/25/2008

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MOJO1

04/26/2005

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MMJ614

11/28/2005

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.

Helpful

(16)

kalice

08/29/2005

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

Helpful

(10)

maya

10/05/2008

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.

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(9)

Jen

09/17/2008

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Mollycurls77

03/05/2007

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Jenet_B

07/10/2008

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Erica V.

12/23/2006

change the fennel to pine nuts the feta to goat cheese and it's even better!

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