Beet Salad with Feta: A Refreshing Twist with Cucumbers and Dill
A vibrant and refreshing beet salad that combines the tanginess of feta cheese with crisp cucumbers and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced beets, cucumbers, feta cheese, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead; just keep it in the refrigerator.
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted walnuts or pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill
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