Refreshing Beet Summer Salad with a Tangy Dressing

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Refreshing Beet Summer Salad with a Tangy Dressing
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 12, 2024

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the roasted and sliced beets, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the top of the salad.
  5. 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.