Roasted Beet Feta Salad (Printable version)

Earthy roasted beets paired with creamy feta, walnuts, and tangy balsamic dressing for a fresh salad.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)

→ Cheese

03 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Nuts

04 - 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tsp honey
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Individually wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
03 - Let roasted beets cool, then peel and slice into 1-inch wedges.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
05 - Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter. Top with roasted beet slices, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts.
06 - Drizzle salad with the prepared dressing and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beets get jammy and sweet when roasted, no complicated techniques required.
  • Feta and balsamic create this perfect salty-tangy balance that makes every bite interesting.
  • It's the kind of salad that looks like you fussed over it but honestly takes maybe an hour from start to finish.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the beets completely—warm beets wilt the greens and the whole thing becomes a sad puddle.
  • Toast your own walnuts if they're not already toasted; it unlocks a flavor that bagged ones just don't have.
03 -
  • Wear gloves when peeling roasted beets unless you don't mind your hands being bright pink for a couple days—learned that one the beautiful way.
  • The honey and mustard in the dressing do something special together that makes it work even better than straight balsamic and oil alone.

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