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Beet Salad Recipe

Vibrant Beet Salad Recipe with Feta and Crunchy Cucumbers

This Beet Salad Recipe brings together earthy beets, creamy feta, and crunchy cucumbers for a vibrant summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Fresh Beets The star of the dish, bringing earthy sweetness and vibrant color.
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Opt for seedless English cucumbers for the best texture.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Choose high-quality crumbled feta for depth of flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Using fresh dill enhances the salad’s brightness.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enhances the salad’s Mediterranean essence.
  • 2 tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar Aged is preferable for richer flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap fresh beets in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast the beets for about 45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and can be easily pierced. Once roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before carefully peeling off their skins.
  2. While the beets are roasting, wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Set aside the cucumber slices in a bowl.
  3. Once the roasted beets have cooled and been peeled, chop them into bite-sized cubes. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced beets with the sliced cucumbers.
  4. Crumble high-quality feta cheese over the beet-cucumber mixture and sprinkle freshly chopped dill generously on top.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve your Beet Salad either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best taste, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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