Easy Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
This vibrant and flavorful beet salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of sweet, earthy beets with the salty feta and crunchy walnuts is not only delicious but also visually appealing. It’s easy to make and packed with nutrients. Here’s how to put it together:
Ingredients
- 4 beets, boiled until tender and cubed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup walnuts, halved
- 1 cup feta, crumbled
Directions
- Prepare the Beets: Start by boiling the beets until they are tender. Once cooked, allow them to cool slightly before peeling and cubing them.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cubed beets, sliced red onion, chopped chives, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the beets are well coated with the dressing.
- Add Toppings: Transfer the salad to a serving plate. Sprinkle the halved walnuts and crumbled feta over the top.
- Serve: Enjoy this colorful salad as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite main course.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
This Easy Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts is not only a feast for your taste buds but also for your eyes. It’s a perfect example of how simple ingredients can be transformed into a dish that’s both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy it at your next meal!
Easy Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Easy Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts combines the earthy sweetness of tender beets with the creamy, salty tang of feta cheese, all rounded off with the crunch of walnuts. It’s a symphony of textures and flavors that comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish at dinner.
Not only is this salad visually appealing with its vibrant colors, but it’s also packed with nutrients. Beets are known for their numerous health benefits, including improved heart health and increased energy levels. This salad is an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet in a delicious and simple way. Whether you’re a beet enthusiast or just looking for a new way to enjoy salad, this recipe promises to deliver on both taste and health.
Ingredients
4 beets, boiled until tender and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
½ cup walnuts, halved
1 cup feta, crumbled
Instructions
Combine all the salad ingredients in a bowl.
Place the salad on a large plate, top it with the walnuts and feta crumbs and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal