Beet Feta Walnut Salad
This beet feta walnut salad recipe is a fresh and hearty salad drizzled with a bright citrus vinaigrette dressing. This simple recipe is made with layers of cooked or steamed beets, crumbles of feta cheese, walnuts, and fresh herbs for a fancy salad in no time.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups sliced beets use 1-14 ounce can (drained), or 4 medium steamed beets, sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup basil julienned
Instructions
- Drain sliced cooked beets, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the dressing ingredients: olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Place beets in the bowl, and allow the beets to marinate in the dressing for at least 1 hour (or overnight, if you want to prep this ahead of time)
- Once marinated, drain the beets, and place them on a serving plate. Top with walnuts, feta cheese, and julienned basil. Drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil over the beets if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg