Beetroot salad is a refreshing and healthy dish made with beets, which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Here’s a simple recipe for beetroot salad:
Cooking time: 45-50 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ready time: 60-65 minutes
Serves: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 3 medium-sized beets
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the beets thoroughly and trim the tops and tails. Wrap them in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the beets for 45-50 minutes or until they are tender. You can check for doneness by inserting a knife into the thickest part of the beet.
- Once the beets are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
- While the beets are cooling, chop the walnuts and parsley and crumble the feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Once the beets have cooled, peel off their skins using your fingers or a knife. Cut the beets into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped beets, feta cheese, walnuts, and parsley.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
