Description
This vibrant Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill is the perfect blend of earthy roasted beets, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant dill. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it’s a refreshing dish that can serve as a side or a light main course. Quick to prepare and packed with essential vitamins, this salad not only delights the palate but also supports your well-being. Enjoy this colorful dish at your next gathering or for a nourishing meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beets (about 300g), roasted and chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber (about 150g), sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese (about 75g), crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool slightly before peeling off the skins. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted beets, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or let sit for about an hour to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg