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Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumbers

Bright Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumbers for a Fresh Twist

This Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumbers combines vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Beets Roasted or steamed until tender
  • 1 medium Cucumber English or Persian for crunch
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumble fresh for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped; or swap with mint or parsley
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or Lemon Juice For tang
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil To balance flavors
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked is best
  • 1 teaspoon Optional Honey or Maple Syrup For sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • sharp knife
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap cleaned beets in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for about 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Alternatively, steam them for 30-40 minutes if preferred.
  2. While the beets are roasting, slice the cucumber into thin, even rounds, about a quarter-inch thick for crunch.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine red wine vinegar or lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional honey or maple syrup. Whisk until well-blended and emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped beets and cucumber slices. Crumble fresh feta cheese over the top and add chopped fresh dill. Drizzle the dressing over and gently toss.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with more fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To maintain crunch, store salad without dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve.

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