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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine with Cheese
- Turn off the heat, add the feta and graviera cheese to the sauce, and stir gently to combine.
- 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.
This vibrant salad pairs the earthy taste of string beans with the creaminess of feta and graviera, elevated by a rich, garlicky tomato sauce. Perfect as a side dish or light meal, it’s a Mediterranean treasure that brings together simplicity and bold flavors in every bite.
