Beet Feta Salad

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

📖 Instructions

🔥 Prepare the Beets:
Roasting method: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool, peel, and dice.
Boiling method: Boil beets in a pot of water for 30–40 minutes until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.

🍯 Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.

🥗 Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens, beets, thinly sliced red onion, and nuts.
Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

🍽️ Serve:
Toss gently and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

💡 Tips & Variations:
Add orange slices or apple chunks for sweetness 🍊🍎
Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier flavor
Swap walnuts for pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option
Add a scoop of quinoa to make it more filling

Submitted by: Chef Beatrice

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