Description
This refreshing Beet Salad combines roasted or canned beets with crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh dill, all tossed in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s a vibrant, wholesome dish perfect for a quick and healthy side or light meal.
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
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice and kosher salt until the salt dissolves. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly to fully combine and emulsify the dressing.
- Dress the Beets: Place the cut beets in a large bowl. Pour in half of the prepared dressing and gently mix until the beets are well-coated. Allow them to sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients, so the flavors can meld.
- Combine the Salad: Just before serving, add the sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and the remaining dressing to the bowl with the beets. Toss everything together gently until evenly coated and distributed.
Notes
- You can reserve a little of each ingredient to sprinkle on top before serving, to avoid the entire salad turning bright pink (if using red beets).
- Red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar can substitute for lemon juice, if desired.
- For convenience, canned beets are a great shortcut if you don’t have time to roast.
- For more flavor and cost savings, roast whole beets in foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil at 400°F for 45-60 minutes, or cook them in a slow cooker or instant pot. Peel when cool.
- Nutritional info does not include extra seasoning or optional variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 633mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 17mg