Description
A refreshing and colorful Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, featuring tender beets, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill for an easy, nutritious salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets cut into roughly 1/2” pieces (about 2 large beets)
- 1 medium cucumber seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
- 4 oz. feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh dill roughly chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the lemon juice and kosher salt together until the salt dissolves. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to fully combine the ingredients into a smooth vinaigrette.
- Toss Beets with Dressing: Place the sliced beets in a large bowl, add half of the dressing, and gently mix to coat. Allow the beets to marinate while preparing the remaining ingredients, which helps enhance their flavor.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Just before serving, add the cucumber slices, crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, and the rest of the dressing to the bowl. Toss everything together carefully until well combined and evenly dressed.
Notes
- Reserve a small amount of each ingredient to use as a colorful garnish on top of the salad if you want to avoid the entire salad turning bright pink from the beets.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice if you prefer a different acid profile.
- Using canned beets is an excellent time-saving shortcut without sacrificing flavor or texture.
- For more flavorful and economical beets, roast your own by wrapping them in foil with a tablespoon of olive oil and baking at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes until tender, then peel once cooled.
- Beets can also be cooked in a slow cooker or instant pot if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
