Name: Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds; 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 to 3” long pieces; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon); 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 small-to-medium clove garlic; Several twists of freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; 3 to 4 large basil leaves, torn or chopped, for garnish; Lemon zest from about 1/2 lemon, for garnish