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Beet Salad

A colorful and nutritious salad featuring roasted beets, mixed greens, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Fresh beets About 2 medium-sized beets, fresh.
  • 4 cups Mixed salad greens Can include arugula, spinach, or kale.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced.
  • ½ cup Feta cheese Crumble on top, optional.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil For dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar For dressing.
  • to taste Salt To taste.
  • to taste Pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh herbs Like parsley or dill.

Method
 

Preparing the Beets
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if roasting beets. Alternatively, boil them for quicker preparation.
  2. Wrap each beet in foil or place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. If boiling, put the beets in a pot of cold water.
  3. Roast the beets for 45–60 minutes or boil for about 30-40 minutes until tender enough to pierce with a fork.
Cooling and Peeling
  1. Let the cooked beets cool until manageable.
  2. Slip off the skins; they should come off easily.
Slicing and Assembling
  1. Slice the cooled beets into wedges or cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  3. Top with the sliced beets and add crumbled feta if using.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
  2. Serve immediately or let it chill for the flavors to meld.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Dressing can be stored separately to prevent wilting. Canned beets can be substituted for fresh.