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Refreshing Beet Salad With Feta And Cucumbers

Beet Salad With Feta And Cucumbers combines roasted beets, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and fresh herbs with a light vinaigrette. The flavors balance sweet, tangy, and refreshing notes, making it a perfect light side dish.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 3 medium beets roasted and diced
  • 1 large English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers sliced into bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill roughly chopped

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup optional for light sweetness

Instructions

  • Roast foil wrapped beets at 400°F (200°C) for about 60 minutes, cool, peel, and dice.
  • Slice cucumbers into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional honey.
  • Add beets, feta, and dill to the cucumbers and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently.
  • Garnish with extra dill and serve immediately or chill 1 to 2 hours.