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Roasted beet salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Roasted beet salad is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Beets; Salad Greens; Feta Cheese
Category Vegetables; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking; Roasting
Diet

Ingredients

  • 6 beets, stems removed

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • 3 teaspoons thyme

  • 1 tablespoon mint

  • 1 pinch black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

  • 1/4 cup feta cheese

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Arrange the beets in a baking pan with 1/2 inch of water, making sure that they do not overlap. Cover the pan and roast for 1 hour or until the beets can be pierced easily with a fork. Remove the pan and allow to cool.

  • Remove the beet skins and cut the beets into 1/2-inch cubes.

  • In a small bowl, combine the sherry vinegar, thyme, mint, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil slowly.

  • Toss the beets in the vinegar mixture and let sit for 30 minutes.

  • To serve, place salad greens on a plate and top with 1 cup of the beets. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 189 cal

  • Total fat: 13g

  • Cholesterol: 13mg

  • Sodium: 260mg

  • Carbohydrate: 14g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 4g