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Roasted Beet Salad with Feta & Walnuts
A healthy roasted beet salad with feta and roasted walnuts, drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette. The beets are the star of the show!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 small fresh beets peeled and sliced into 1/4 - 1/3in rounds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup feta crumbled
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/4 cup roasted walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes yellow and red
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and line a small baking dish or baking sheet (with a lip) with heavy foil – this will make cleanup easier!
- Place beet rounds into prepared baking pan and toss with olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Place in oven and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and whisk to combine - while continually whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil to combine and emulsify.
- Taste dressing and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- When beets are done, remove from oven and cool completely before placing in the fridge to chill.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad mi and tomatoes. Drizzle the dressing over it and toss.
- Once beets are cooled, arrange the salad mix on the platter, put the beets on top, and sprinkle with feta and walnuts.
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Notes
- You can use a mix of red and golden beets. They will add slightly different flavors, but very pretty colors!
- You could use goat cheese instead of feta if you prefer.
- Make a balsamic vinaigrette instead. Replace the white wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar. Add a little maple syrup or honey if you like your dressing sweet.
- You can roast the beets whole. Wrap the beets in foil, and cook as directed and maybe add 15 minutes to cooking time. Remove from the oven and when they’re cool enough to handle, slice them (and chill them).
Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
591mg
(25%)
Potassium
482mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1062IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1062IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.