Description
A vibrant and refreshing Beet Feta Salad featuring roasted or canned beets, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and fresh dill, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets, diced (from about 2 large beets)
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until the salt is fully dissolved. Gradually drizzle in 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to create a smooth and well-emulsified dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice or salt if desired.
- Marinate the Beets: Place 2 cups of diced roasted or canned beets in a large bowl. Pour in half of the prepared lemon vinaigrette and toss well to coat the beets evenly. Allow the beets to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients, which helps enhance their flavor.
- Assemble the Salad: Just before serving, add the thinly sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and the remaining lemon vinaigrette to the bowl containing the marinated beets. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly while keeping the feta chunks intact and preventing the salad from turning pink.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly roasted beets or good-quality canned beets.
- Adjust the lemon vinaigrette seasoning to your taste before marinating the beets.
- Gently toss the salad to maintain texture and prevent the feta from fully absorbing beet color.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time; marinate the beets for up to a few hours.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: beet salad, feta salad, cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, lemon vinaigrette, summer salad, fresh dill
