Irresistible Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill
A vibrant salad bursting with earthy beets, creamy feta, refreshing cucumber, and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Chop the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the cooled, peeled beets, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
- Add fresh dill and mix once more. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor variations, consider tossing in toasted nuts or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: beet salad, feta cheese, cucumber salad, healthy salad, quick salad