Description
Mediterranean-inspired beet feta cucumber salad brings colorful freshness to your plate with tangy cheese and earthy roasted beets. Garden-crisp ingredients combine in a light, zesty harmony that delights your senses and satisfies your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets (about 2 large beets), cut into 1/2 inches (1.3 cm) pieces
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously blending fresh lemon juice with salt until completely dissolved, then gradually stream olive oil while continuously whisking to create a smooth, emulsified dressing.
- Transfer sliced beets into a spacious mixing bowl, drizzle with approximately half the prepared dressing, and gently coat the beets, allowing them to marinate and absorb flavors for several minutes.
- Moments before presenting the salad, introduce crisp cucumber pieces, crumbled feta cheese, and delicate dill fronds into the beet mixture, then delicately toss with remaining dressing to ensure every ingredient is harmoniously dressed and integrated.
Notes
- Boost beet flavor by roasting them beforehand to enhance their natural sweetness and develop a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Opt for fresh dill to elevate the salad’s brightness and add a vibrant herbal note that complements the earthy beets.
- Keep feta crumbled in larger chunks for better texture and to prevent the cheese from becoming too mushy when mixed.
- Customize the salad by adding toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 476 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg