Description
A vibrant and healthy Beet Salad with Feta, featuring roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish, enhanced with fresh mint and mixed greens for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized beets, cleaned and trimmed
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- Mixed greens, for serving
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Beets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each cleaned and trimmed beet individually in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Roast Beets: Roast the beets in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Cool and Peel: Remove the beets from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Once cooled, peel off the skins easily and slice the beets into wedges or cubes according to your preference.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced beets, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- Add Onion: Add the thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl with the beet mixture.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the beet mixture and gently toss all ingredients until fully combined.
- Add Fresh Mint: Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint over the salad, then give it another gentle toss to distribute the flavor.
- Serve: Serve the beet salad over a bed of mixed greens for added texture and a fresh finish.
Notes
- Beets can be roasted ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To toast walnuts, simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar and salt to your taste preference.
- For extra crunch, add some toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
