Description
Enjoy the refreshing combination of earthy beets, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts in this vibrant Beet Salad with Feta. A simple yet flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 medium cooked beets, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens or arugula with diced cooked beets.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts.
- Serve immediately.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add orange segments or thinly sliced red onions.
- This salad can be made ahead by storing the dressing separately and tossing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: none (if using pre-cooked beets)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
