Beetroot Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese
This beetroot salad with walnuts and feta is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the earthiness of the beets with the creamy, salty goodness of tangy feta cheese and the texture of crunchy walnuts. You can enjoy it as an excellent light lunch or a great addition to your dinner plate. It goes great when paired with homemade bread or pita chips.
Servings: 4
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb beets cooked and peeled
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the beetroots: For raw beets, wash them and cut off the beet greens and stems. You can peel them before cooking if you prefer. Then, either roast beets or boil them until they're tender. Roasting at 400°F (200°C) for about 45-60 minutes or boiling for 30-45 minutes should do the trick. To check for doneness, insert a knife or fork into a beetroot; it should go in easily when they're done.Allow the beetroots to cool to room temperature, then peel and cut them into thin slices (please see the video).Or you can buy cooked and peeled beets at the grocery store.
- Make the balsamic dressing: Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Assemble the salad: Combine the beetroot slices, chopped walnuts, and crumbled creamy feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Transfer the beetroot salad to a serving dish and serve immediately, or refrigerate it for a little while to allow the flavors to meld. It's a great dish to prepare in advance for gatherings, picnics, or dinner parties.
Video
Notes
- Refer to the post above for video instructions and other useful information.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will depend on your specific ingredients.
- Feta cheese – as an alternative, you can add goat cheese.
- Balsamic vinegar – you can use red wine vinegar instead.
- Add fresh herbs, such as fresh parsley, fresh mint, or fresh dill for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg
