Description
A vibrant and flavorful roasted beet salad featuring tender roasted beets, mixed greens, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all brought together with a simple homemade balsamic dressing. Perfect as a nutritious and elegant appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 medium Beets (Each beet should weigh approximately 6-8 ounces)
- 4 cups Mixed Greens (A blend of baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (Toasted)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the beets.
- Prepare Beets: Rinse beets under cool water, trim off the tops and roots, then wrap each beet in aluminum foil. Place wrapped beets on a baking sheet.
- Roast Beets: Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Once done, let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Peel and Cube: Peel the cooled beets by rubbing the skins off with your hands or a paper towel. Cut the peeled beets into bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare Greens: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Toast Walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Assemble Salad: Add the roasted beet cubes, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra feta and walnuts.
Notes
- Beets can be roasted earlier and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, peeled and cubed, for quick salad assembly.
- To peel beets easily, rub the skins off with your hands or a paper towel while they are still warm but cool enough to handle.
- For added sweetness, you can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- To toast walnuts evenly, keep stirring to prevent burning and remove from heat as soon as they are fragrant.
- If you prefer a different cheese, goat cheese or blue cheese are great alternatives to feta.
