Fresh Green Bean Salad
Are you needing a new way to serve green beans? Whip up this Fresh Green Bean Salad for a new and approved way to enjoy green beans. Fresh green beans, tomatoes, lemon juice, feta, red onion, salt/pepper, and garlic. The perfect keto and low-carb side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish/ Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: fresh green bean salad, gluten-free, green beans, keto, low carb, salad
Method: Stovetop
Servings: 14 servings (1/2 cup)
Author: Ashley McCrary
- 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 large red onion sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 fresh basil leaves chopped
Add a skillet over medium heat along with 1 tbsp olive oil and the minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Add the green beans and cook for 5-6 minutes.
Transfer the cooked green beans and garlic to a large mixing bowl. To the green beans, add 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, cooked bacon, red onion slices, chopped basil, tomatoes, salt/pepper, and feta. Mix together until combined.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.