For me, the best way to incorporate more healthy and nutritious vegetables into my diet is by eating more salads.
Salads are quick and easy to make, incredibly healthy, and, most importantly, they have an amazing and often refreshing flavor profile.
Beet salad combines all these characteristics, and the recipe I’m about to share creates an even more flavorful dish.
The key ingredient that makes all the difference is feta cheese, which adds a delightful tangy flavor.
Beet Salad
Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully vibrant, this beet and feta salad is as delicious as it is versatile and ready for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g
Instructions
1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients so they’re ready for use.
2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the beets.
3. Wrap and Arrange Beets: Individually wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Roast Beets: Roast the foil-wrapped beets in the oven for about 1 hour, until they are fork-tender.
5. Cool, Peel, and Slice: Allow the beets to cool enough to handle, then peel off the skins and cut the beets into 1/4-inch slices.
6. Mix the Vinaigrette: While the beets roast, whisk together parsley, olive oil, shallots, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
Add salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
7. Assemble Salad: Arrange the warm beet slices on a serving dish, drizzle with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Aside from the fact that it is easy to prepare and that it is visually appealing, the great thing about this delicious salad is the fact that it is suitable for any occasion — from a casual lunch to a holiday dinner.