This Beet Summer Salad is a perfect dish to enjoy during hot summer days. The combination of sweet beets, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing creates a refreshing and satisfying meal. It is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Serve this salad as a side dish or as a main course for a light and healthy summer meal.
Ingredients
- 3 large beets, roasted and sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted and sliced beets, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Beets are an excellent source of fiber, folate, and manganese.
The beet's vibrant color comes from a pigment called betacyanin.
Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and enhances their flavor.