- SERVINGS4
- PREP TIME
15
MINS - COOKING TIME
7
MINS
Preparation
- Boil a large pot of generously salted water.
- Add the green beans and cook for 7 minutes.
- Drain and immediately rinse the beans in cold water to stop the cooking.
- Drain thoroughly or pat dry.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, yogurt, vinegar, feta, green onion, salt, oregano, dill, flax oil and a few grinds of fresh pepper.
- Blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- If the sliced red onion is very sharp, rinse the slices in cool water to mellow their flavor and pat dry.
- Combine the beans and onions in a bowl, pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
- Chill for a least an hour. Sprinkle on the walnuts just before serving.
ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup Horizon Organic low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon reduced fat feta
- 1 whole green onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon flax oil*
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
*Available in the natural section of most grocery stores.
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