Description
Experience a delightful mix of earthy roasted beets, creamy ripe avocados, and tangy feta cheese in this vibrant Beet Salad with Avocado and Feta. This quick, colorful dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a light meal. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beets (about 8 oz each)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool, then peel off the skins and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- Slice the avocado into similar-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, gently combine beets, avocado, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg