Jump to Recipe A light lunch or delicious side dish, this salad with beetroot and feta is made with tender roasted beets, salty feta, crunchy walnuts and microgreens and topped off with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.Buy cooked beets at the grocery store for a significant time saver! Why I Love This Recipe This Beetroot Salad with Feta is refreshing, nutrient-packed, and full of flavor.I’m all for a salad without lettuce or leafy greens from time to time and this one definitely fits the bill.

As a dietitian I know that beets are an excellent source of antioxidants like vitamin C, carotenoids, and betalains, and contain several vitamins and minerals like potassium, folate, iron, and manganese.They are also high in nitrates that play a role in regulating blood pressure, reducing oxidative stress, promoting cardiovascular health, and improving lung function.The beets in this salad are earthy and tender and complimented well with the saltiness from the feta and crunch from the walnuts.

I also love this recipe with creamy goat cheese and often switch up the cheese with whichever I have on hand.The dressing is a tangy balsamic vinaigrette that is both deliciously fresh and refreshing.This salad has a short ingredient list and you can even prepare the beets ahead of time so it comes together quickly when you’re ready to eat or serve.

This beet salad makes a great lunch or side dish with dinner.Ingredients You’ll Need Notes on Ingredients beets: earthy, slightly swe

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