Make Ahead
Lemony Green Bean Salad with Feta, Red Onion, and Marjoram
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Fi
June 3, 2022
Absolutely loved this salad. Took it to a family event... not a skerrick was left. Compliments left, right and centre.
Tasty, great texture, crunchy, silky. I am going to grow marjoram so I can make this whenever. Thank you.
Tasty, great texture, crunchy, silky. I am going to grow marjoram so I can make this whenever. Thank you.
houlaNOLA
March 30, 2016
this is delicious! thank you. so good, i used the recipe on some leftover kale - equally yummy!
Bevi
July 29, 2015
Midge - what a nice recipe! I had a rather large shallot which I sliced thinly and sautéed very light in olive oil. This has spectacular flavor, and my kids will love this dish. It is such a nice way to showcase fresh, local green beans. Marjoram is a miracle herb.
Midge
December 7, 2015
Thank you Bevi! I'm so glad you tried it. Totally agree re marjoram. I now grow it every summer just so I have it on hand for this salad.
Dama
November 13, 2012
I made this with a shallot instead of red onion bc its what I had on hand and let it sit in the lemon juice while blanching the green beans to mellow the flavor some. It was still a bit sharp but not overpowering, a good balance for us as my husband loves raw onion and I don't. We used sheep's milk french feta and this recipe was absolutely divine. My only regret was not doubling it!
ihaventpoisonedyouyet
June 18, 2012
The divorce from my greek husband does not seem to have had the desired effect since I still google feta or white bean or souvlaki recipes. This though, is wonderful. Word of warning - do not throw caution to the wind - found out the hard way that greek oregano is WAY too strong for this dish. Stick with the recommended herb or be very judicious before you forge ahead.
Jenna K.
May 30, 2012
I've always just boiled green beans and served with butter - finally starting to think outside the box!! This recipe is beautiful - and it is even spectacular when one gets distracted and forgets the feta and agave!! (oops!) I imagine it is even more wonderful with those ingreds and I look forward to trying it again - as it was intended! Delish!!!
Aebell99
May 18, 2012
I came across this recipe sometime last week and decided to give it a try - or at least, my version (which involved most of the ingredients except for the fresh herbs and sweetener. I didn't have the herbs on hand, and I had forgotten about the sugar. Also, I didn't chill the beans completely. Anyway, it was delicious. So much so that I have made it three times this week so far and am looking forward to eating leftovers from last night's batch. I introduced my husband to it last night, and he liked it a lot too. Served it asa warm side-dish with grilled jerk pork chops and simple pan fried potatoes.
jellybeans
April 22, 2012
I made this very refreshing salad last night.It was wonderful and I can't wait to share it.
Thank you Midge.
Thank you Midge.
jaere
September 11, 2011
Delicious! Just had this for dinner along with brown butter red potatoes and cedar plank salmon. Our kids said this was about the best dinner ever. Such a simple recipe and a great make ahead dish as well.
borntobeworn
July 16, 2011
I made this last night and it was very tasty! We're not eating oils these days so I left that out (didn't miss it at all). Instead of marjoram next time, I'm going to try cilantro. My guy doesn't like raw onions but they were tamed nicely by the lemon juice & feta.
pat_dohaney
May 30, 2011
Oh my, the description and picture alone made me smile...can't wait to try this gem. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas and recipes. You make my days!!!
Midge
May 30, 2011
Wow, thanks so much! Hope you try it. I just made it last night with grape tomatoes
HandRocksLadle
February 13, 2011
I made this last night and it was gone FAST. I used a Meyer lemon, shallots instead of the red onion and a tomato basil feta. I'm using the beans I didn't use last night to make it again so we can have it for the week!
Elise
February 8, 2011
I've made this several times for having people over, and it's always a hit with dinner guests - not to mention that I love it (I'd eat it every day if I could). Have used shallot instead of red onion, and that works well too.
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