Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Beetroot Feta Walnut Salad Recipe, a delightful combination of roasted beets, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for summer gatherings, family dinners, or a refreshing lunch. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs harmoniously with the tangy feta and rich walnuts, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and wholesome. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to complement grilled meats or stand alone as a light main course, this salad is sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red beets
- ¾ cup walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
- Wrap each beet in foil and roast on the upper-middle rack for about 1–2 hours until tender.
- On a baking sheet, toast walnuts on the lower-middle rack for 8–12 minutes until fragrant.
- Cool the beets for about 15 minutes before peeling and slicing into quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add beet slices to the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Mix in half the walnuts, feta, and parsley; season as needed.
- Serve topped with remaining walnuts, feta, and parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg