Feta and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad with French Green Beans

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Feta and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad with French Green Beans
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Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 cherry tomatoes
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 bay leaf , crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 pound thin green beans , trimmed
1 package arugula leaves
6 fresh basil leaves , torn into pieces
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
361
Sugar
5g
Fat
33g
This Feta and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad with French Green Beans is a perfect combination of sweet, salty, savory, and tangy flavors in one bowl. The French green beans bring the freshness and crunchiness, while the roasted tomatoes and feta cheese add the richness and tanginess to this dish. It is a great summer salad recipe that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. You can serve it as a side dish or make it a main dish by adding quinoa, chicken, or tofu. Enjoy!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 F.
2.Slice cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet.
3.Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper and add crumbled bay leaf. Toss the tomatoes well.
4.Roast for about 90 minutes until the tomatoes are soft, shriveled and slightly brown.
5.While the tomatoes are roasting, toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.
6.Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the French green beans and cook for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
7.In a bowl, whisk red wine vinegar, whole-grain mustard, garlic, honey, and salt and black pepper until blended. Slowly whisk in olive oil to create the salad dressing.
8.In a large salad bowl, toss together arugula leaves, roasted tomatoes, green beans, feta cheese, and basil leaves with the dressing.
9.Serve and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts on top.

PROS

This salad is rich in healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, which are good for heart health.

It is also high in antioxidants from cherry tomatoes and arugula, which help to reduce inflammation and support overall health.

CONS

Feta cheese is high in sodium content, which can lead to high blood pressure if consumed in excess.

Green beans can cause gas and bloat in some people, so it is important to cook them well and not overdo it with the quantity.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherry tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, which is great for improving skin health and reducing the risk of cancer.
Arugula is a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for immunity and collagen production.
French green beans are low in calories and fat but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which help to improve digestion and support overall health.

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