Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this vibrant Beet Salad featuring earthy roasted beets, creamy feta, crisp cucumbers, and refreshing dill. Perfect for picnics or casual dinners, this salad is not just a dish but a colorful celebration that will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium fresh beets (about 450g)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (150g)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool slightly before peeling; skins should come off easily.
- While the beets cool, dice the cucumbers and crumble feta cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted beets, diced cucumbers, feta cheese, and dill. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve on a platter or in individual bowls; garnish with additional dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg