Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill
This Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly combines the sweetness of roasted beets with the creaminess of feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, and fragrant dill. It’s an ideal choice for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a delightful side dish for any meal. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this salad is not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. The striking colors make it visually appealing and sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets (cut into 1/2" pieces)
- 1 medium cucumber (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 4 oz. feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and kosher salt until dissolved. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsified dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced beets and half of the dressing. Mix gently until well coated.
- Just before serving, add the sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, freshly chopped dill, and the remaining dressing to the bowl with beets. Toss carefully until combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg