GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH FETA

Green Bean Salad with Feta image

This super-green salad has lots of antioxidants, including lutein, beta carotene and vitamin C, and it's a delicious way to help you rack up the seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for adults.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups mixed baby salad greens
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked al dente and cut in half
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a medium-size bowl, combine greens, beans and cheese. Add oil, vinegar, juice, fennel seeds, salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with dried cranberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g