Salad with String Beans and Cheese

Salad with String Beans and Cheese

Salad with String Beans and Cheese is a vibrant dance of tender green beans, creamy feta and graviera, and a lively garlicky tomato-olive sauce. Bright, satisfying, and rich in Mediterranean character—perfect as a light meal or an elegant side.

Ingredients

• 1 kg string beans
• 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 100 g feta cheese
• 100 g graviera cheese
• 1–2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 15 pitted olives, coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• A bit of fresh basil or parsley, finely chopped
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sweet paprika

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Instructions

1. Prepare the String Beans
   • Clean and wash the string beans thoroughly.
   • Bring salted water to a boil in a pot, add the beans, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
   • Drain the beans in a colander and allow them to cool.
2. Sauté the Beans
   • Heat half of the olive oil in a low-sided pot.
   • Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the beans, salt, and pepper.
   • Toss gently for 2 minutes to coat the beans with oil and garlic aroma.
3. Prepare the Sauce
   • In a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil and sauté the chopped tomatoes for 3–4 minutes.
   • Add the olives, basil, salt, pepper, and sweet paprika.
   • Cook for about 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Combine with Cheese
   • Turn off the heat, add the feta and graviera cheese to the sauce, and stir gently to combine.
5. Assemble the Salad
   • Pour the sauce over the sautéed beans in the pot.
   • Gently shake the pot to distribute the sauce evenly over the beans.

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A Garlicky Elixir

In Salad with String Beans and Cheese, string beans are briefly boiled, then gently sautéed with garlic and olive oil. A tomato sauce infused with olives, fresh basil, sweet paprika, feta, and graviera drapes over them, creating harmony in every bite.

Why It’s Irresistible

This salad balances the crisp-tender texture of string beans with the silky richness of cheese and aromatic sauce. Every forkful is both refreshing and deeply flavorful, embodying simplicity elevated by quality ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Salad with String Beans and Cheese warm or at room temperature, alongside crusty bread or as part of a mezze platter. It pairs beautifully with grilled dishes or a glass of chilled white wine.

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