Description
A vibrant and refreshing Ruby Red Beet Salad with Feta & Dill that combines sweet roasted beets, cool cucumbers, and creamy feta in a bright lemon-dill dressing.
Ingredients
- Fresh beets
- English cucumber
- Feta cheese
- Fresh dill
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Roast whole beets wrapped in foil until fork-tender, then cool, peel, and slice into rounds.
- Slice cucumbers into thick coins and pat dry.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper into a bright dressing.
- Arrange beets and cucumbers on a serving platter or bowl.
- Drizzle generously with the lemon dressing.
- Crumble feta evenly over the top.
- Finish with fresh dill and a final crack of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding thinly sliced red onion.
- Make sure to pat the cucumbers dry to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg