Description
A refreshing and vibrant Beet Salad featuring roasted or canned beets, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill, all tossed in a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets cut into roughly 1/2″ pieces (about 2 large beets)
- 1 medium cucumber seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
- 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh dill roughly chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the lemon juice and kosher salt together until the salt dissolves. Gradually drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to fully incorporate all ingredients into a smooth dressing.
- Prepare the beets: Place the sliced beets in a large bowl. Pour half of the dressing over the beets and toss gently to coat. Let the beets marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Combine salad: Just before serving, add the sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and the remaining dressing to the bowl with beets. Toss everything together until well mixed and evenly coated.
Notes
- Reserve a small portion of each ingredient to use as a colorful garnish on top so the entire salad is not bright pink if using red beets.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice to vary the dressing flavor.
- Use canned beets as a time-saving option if you don’t have time to roast your own.
- Roasting your own beets often results in more flavor and can be more economical. Roast whole beets wrapped in foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes depending on size, then peel once cooled.
- Beets can also be cooked using a slow cooker or instant pot if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
