Description
Rustic beet salad blends earthy Mediterranean flavors with crisp vegetables and tangy goat cheese. Simple ingredients create a refreshing dish that delivers complex regional taste sensations you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beets, boiled tender and cubed
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (226 g / 8 oz) feta, crumbled
- 4 tbsps (60 ml / 2 fl oz) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml / 1 fl oz) chives, chopped
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup (60 g / 2 oz) walnuts, halved
Instructions
- Boiling: Submerge whole beets in rapidly boiling water, simmering until fork-tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- Cooling and Preparation: Allow beets to cool completely, then carefully peel and slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes.
- Dressing: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine beet cubes with extra virgin olive oil, thinly shaved red onion rings, and freshly chopped chives.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the beets’ natural earthiness, gently tossing to ensure even distribution.
- Garnishing: Transfer to a serving platter, topping with roughly chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese for a delightful textural contrast.
- Serving: Present immediately to maintain the salad’s vibrant colors, crisp texture, and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Select Fresh Beets: Choose firm, deep-colored beets without soft spots or blemishes for the best flavor and texture.
- Prevent Staining: Wear gloves while handling beets to avoid red-stained hands and work surfaces.
- Check Doneness: Test beet tenderness by piercing with a fork; they should feel soft but not mushy.
- Enhance Flavor: Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop a richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg