Beet Salad with Feta: A Refreshingly Easy Delight with Cucumbers and Dill
A vibrant and delicious beet salad that combines feta, cucumbers, and dill for a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Allow beets to cool, then peel and dice them.
- In a large bowl, combine diced beets, cucumbers, feta cheese, and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Beet Salad, Feta, Cucumbers, Dill, Refreshing Salad