Beet Salad with Feta and Crisp Cucumbers
A vibrant Beet Salad with Feta and Crisp Cucumbers, perfect for a refreshing and balanced meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Chilling Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Beet Salad, Cucumbers, Easy, Feta, fresh, healthy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
oven
aluminum foil
Bowl
Whisk
For the Salad
- 4 medium Fresh beets choose medium-sized ones for balanced texture and flavor
- 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 2 cups English cucumbers sliced thinly or in half-moons
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil high-quality
- 1 each Juice of 1 Lemon fresh
- to taste Salt season to taste
- to taste Pepper freshly cracked
- 1 pinch Sugar optional
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh dill or parsley for brightness
- Dried herbs optional, to add extra flavor
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the fresh beets in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes. They're ready when tender; let them cool, then peel and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the English cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons—whatever you prefer! Peeling is optional.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar.
In a large bowl, gently toss together the roasted beet slices, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and your choice of fresh herbs.
Drizzle the dressing over your salad and toss to combine everything delicately.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Top with extra feta crumbles or a sprinkle of fresh herbs just before serving for added flair.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg