Description
A refreshing salad featuring roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, and fresh dill, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, roasted and diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool, then peel and dice.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced beets, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, and fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, include a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute the feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg