Indulge in this Amazing Beet Feta Salad made with creamy Feta cheese, crunchy red onions, walnuts, and a drizzle of vinegar. I love creating salads that are made with simple ingredients and gather quickly and this is indeed a great way to include beets in your daily meals. Made without oil, garnished with fresh basil and oregano, this beautiful salad is hearty and is bursting with savory flavors of feta cheese, mildly sweet flavors of onions, and tanginess of vinegar- a perfect healthy side dish with a Mediterranean touch that is totally scalable and customizable! I guess this is the most delicious way of having beets in your daily meals. Try popular beet recipes from the blog: Air Fryer Beet Chips and Beet Juice (Detox) 2 Methods. Find More Salad Recipes: Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Salad, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Kala Chana Chaat. More Easy Side Dishes: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans, Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes.
Why Would You Love This Recipe?
An Elegant, delicious, and Healthy Side Dish Quick Preparation. Great Recipe for Delicious Salad. Make Ahead Recipe for an easy beet salad. Kids Friendly. Low calorie High Protein Salad. You may customize it with your choice of ingredients. The Best Beet Feta Salad With Walnuts ever!
Ingredients
Cooked Beets- are the star ingredients of this recipe. Red beets work best. Vibrant and earthy, beetroot brings a rich, deep red color and a subtle sweetness. You may use any baby beets, yellow beets or white beets. This recipe boils beets for 5- 10 min. You may do this step a day in advance. Feta Cheese- Salty feta cheese adds contrast to the beetroot, You may use goat cheese, Parmesan, or cheddar cheese too. But I find a flavor that comes from Feta the best in this beet salad. Red Onions- Slices of red onion provide a mild zing and crispness, enhancing the overall crunch and adding a hint of sharpness to the salad. You may use white onions or spring onions as well. Walnuts- walnuts add crunchy texture and depth to this beet salad. You may use hazelnuts or pecans as well. Basil-Fragrant basil leaves add color and aroma to this salad. You may use any fresh herbs: cilantro, rosemary, or dill too. Oregano-Oregano, with its aromatic and slightly peppery flavor, adds a delightful Mediterranean twist to this salad. Vinegar- A splash of white vinegar complements the sweetness of the beets. You may use red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar as well. Green Chilies-Give a spicy kick to this salad by adding freshly chopped green chilies. Adjust the heat as per your taste as my version of spicy need not match yours. You may also make it tangy and spicy with Dijon Mustard. Salt- I love adding pink salt to my salads. Table salt works too. Black Pepper-Add some heat to this sweet and savory salad by the hint of black pepper.
How To Make Beetroot Feta Salad
Step 1 Wash, Chop and Boil
Wash all the veggies. Chop the beets as you like the. Boil them in a pan on stove top for about 5-10 min. Keep the flame medium or slow. I have boiled beets till they could be poked with fork easily. You don’t wish to have very tender beets as well. Place them in colander for draining excess water. While they are boiling, you may chop onions.
Step 2 Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, add chopped boiled beets, red onion, walnuts. Drizzle the vinegar. Add salt and black pepper. Top with crumbled feta and Basil leaves. Toss it generously and let it sit for 3-4 min covered with a lid.
Step 3 Serve It
Serve the fresh and beautiful beet salad with feta cheese and enjoy!
What To Team With This Beet Salad?
This Feta and Beetroot salad is wholesome in itself. You may pair it with breads or homemade soups for a complete meal.
Variations
Roasted Beet Salad- While I boiled beets and that took less time, you may roast the beets in the oven or air fryer. That would take more time, though. Roasted beets can be crispy. Add another green- You may add fresh greens like Arugula, kale, and baby spinach to make this more nutritious salad. You can also add beet greens. Add another nut- You may add toasted pecans, pistachios, or hazelnuts. Add fruit- Top this colorful salad with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, or grapes for more sweetness, or drizzle with maple syrup. Add Grains for a complete Meal- You may top this salad with quinoa or couscous to make it a light meal.
Expert Tips
Use fresh beets. While you may use raw beets, roasting or steaming beets brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavors. The raw beets have an earthy and bitter flavor which may be disliked by kids. If you roast beets, that may take more time than boiling on a stove top. Roasted beets may have crispy edges. I have boiled them for 5-10 min. Avoid overcooking them to retain some firmness. Use good quality feta cheese that is creamy and flavorful. Try to get a block of feta cheese and crumble it yourself for the best texture. Allow the salad to sit for a while before serving to absorb all the flavors.
Storage Suggestions
I always recommend consuming salads fresh as that helps you enjoy the crunchy texture. If you have any leftovers, store them in a dry container with a lid and Place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Since the beets have been boiled for this salad, the salad would be good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Take it out just before serving again. If you are making this salad ahead of time, keep the chopped ingredients separate from feta and vinegar. This helps prevent the salad from becoming soggy. When ready to serve, mix the dressing with the salad. More Healthy Salad Recipes:
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