
Green Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes and Feta
This easy green bean salad makes a delicious keto summer side dish. Crisp blanched green beans with bacon, cherry tomatoes, and feta. Did I mention bacon? Recipe from All Day I Dream About Food
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 lb green beans trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled or cotija cheese
Dijon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin or avocado oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Salad
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Fill a medium saucepan with water and set over medium high heat. Add a little salt and bring to a full boil.
- Add the green beans to the saucepan and cook until tender crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Drain the beans and transfer to a tea towel to pat dry, then transfer to a salad bowl. Add the tomatoes, bacon, and feta.
Dijon Vinaigrette
- Add all of the ingredients to a jar with a sealable lid. Shake well to combine.
- Pour over the salad before serving or pass at the table to allow everyone to dress their own.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Green Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomatoes and Feta
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
193
mg
8
%
Potassium
216
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
609
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jason Fung, MD
Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.