Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes || Gracefult Kitchen

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Cold Green Bean Salad with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Salad

I always get asked for the recipe...Yummy. This serving size is good for a dinner party. Double the recipe if going to a big party.

Ingredients

4 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup slivered almonds
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped red onion, or to taste

Description

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar and allow to blend overnight.
Toast almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, flipping often, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and let them cool completely.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. Drain well, pat dry (you want the bean as dry as possible), and place the beans into a large bowl. Add feta cheese, tomatoes, and red onions; mix to combine.
Pour dressing over the green beans and sprinkle with toasted almonds; mix to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.