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Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill

Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill for a Refreshing Summer Bite

This Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill is a colorful, refreshing dish bursting with summer flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used for a milder taste.
  • 5 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil can replace for a lighter flavor.
Salad
  • 2 cups Roasted or Canned Beets, diced Fresh roasted beets recommended for better flavor.
  • 1 medium Cucumber, sliced English cucumber is best.
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled Goat cheese or vegan feta as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped Parsley can be used instead if dill isn’t available.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Vinaigrette Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and kosher salt until the salt dissolves, which should take about 1 minute. Gradually drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk, creating a smooth vinaigrette.
  2. Set aside for later use in the Beet Feta Salad.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced roasted or canned beets with half of the prepared vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat the beets.
  2. Let the mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Just before serving, slice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinated beets. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh dill.
  4. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently one last time to combine.
  5. Transfer the finished salad to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with extra dill sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to an hour before serving to enhance flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, adding feta and dill just before serving.

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