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Beet and Feta Salad
Beet and Feta Salad is a hearty and colorful fall salad that has layers of roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Finished with a balsamic vinaigrette, it's a crowd pleasing salad for the holidays.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 medium red beets cooked, peeled and chopped (Instant Pot recipe) (if beets are larger, 4 should be fine)
- ½ cup crumbled feta use block for best taste
- ¼ cup Pepitas sub sunflower seeds, walnuts, or pecans
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
Instructions
- Cook beets (can use Instant Pot or roast in oven), cool and chop.
- Mix together dressing: extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic, maple syrup, garlic, and parsley.
- Add chopped beets to serving dish and toss with dressing. Sprinkle on feta and pumpkin seeds, and salt/pepper to taste.
- Keep salad cold until ready to serve.
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Notes
- GRAINS: option to add a grain such as farro, freekeh, or quinoa
- GREENS: option to add greens, like baby arugula or baby spinach to make the salad go further if serving a crowd.
- MAKE AHEAD: cook and peel the beets, crumble the cheese, and make the dressing 2 days ahead of time. Assemble and dress just before serving, especially if planning to serve for the holidays.
- STORAGE: leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. The flavors actually meld together after a few days, making this a great meal prep salad, too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.