Description
Mediterranean beet salad blends earthy roasted beets with tangy feta and fresh herbs. Crisp greens and zesty lemon vinaigrette create a delightful harmony of flavors you’ll savor with each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 beets, boiled until tender and cubed
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (226 grams) feta, crumbled
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (60 grams) walnuts, halved
Instructions
- Immerse whole beets in a pot of boiling water, allowing them to simmer gently until they reach a fork-tender consistency, approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove beets from water and let them cool completely at room temperature to prevent burning fingers during preparation.
- Carefully peel the cooled beets and slice them into uniform, bite-sized cubes that will provide an elegant presentation.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and introduce the crimson cubed beets into the bowl.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the beet cubes, creating a light, glistening coating.
- Incorporate thinly shaved red onion rings, adding a sharp, zesty undertone to the salad.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives across the mixture, introducing a delicate herbal essence.
- Season the salad with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, enhancing the natural earthiness of the beets.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring each beet cube is elegantly dressed and seasoned.
- Transfer the vibrant salad to a pristine serving platter, creating an inviting visual display.
- Scatter roughly chopped walnuts over the top, providing a satisfying crunch and nutty dimension.
- Crumble tangy feta cheese across the salad, adding a creamy, salty counterpoint to the sweet beets.
- Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Boiling beets intensifies their natural sweetness and makes peeling and cutting easier.
- Choose fresh, firm beets with smooth skin for the best flavor and texture.
- Cooling beets completely prevents them from turning the other ingredients pink.
- Toasting walnuts beforehand enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Wearing disposable gloves helps prevent staining hands and cutting surfaces with beet juice.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for maximum taste and refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg