Description
Brighten your table with this delightful beet salad featuring earthy roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic dill. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests raving. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Serve it as a side or make it the star of your meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh beets
- 1 large cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool before peeling.
- While the beets cool, slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Crumble feta cheese over the chopped cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled beets, cucumbers, and feta. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider adding walnuts or pecans. You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture. If you prefer a bit of zing, try using pickled beets instead of roasted.