Description
A colorful and nutritious salad featuring earthy beets, creamy feta, and refreshing cucumber, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets (Roasted or steamed until tender)
- 1 large cucumber (Use English or Persian, seedless)
- 1 cup feta cheese (Crumble fresh for optimal taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (Can be replaced with mint or parsley)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice (Offers tanginess)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (Adds richness)
- To taste: salt (Enhances overall flavor)
- To taste: pepper (Use freshly cracked black pepper)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (Optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Roast or steam beets until tender, then peel and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Slice the Cucumber: Wash and slice the seedless cucumber into thin slices or cubes.
- Crumble the Feta: Crumble fresh feta cheese into chunks.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add roasted beets, sliced cucumber, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve fresh or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead. Store beets in the fridge and assemble the salad a few hours prior to serving for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg