Low Fat Beet Salad with Feta Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and wholesome Low Fat Beet Salad with Feta Cheese—a perfect blend of earthy sweetness and creamy tang. Roasted beets are the star of this dish, their natural sugars caramelizing to perfection during baking, while a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese adds a rich, savory contrast. Fresh parsley brings a pop of herbal freshness, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties all the flavors together seamlessly. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this healthy and nutrient-packed recipe is a great choice for light lunches, potluck parties, or an elegant side dish. Ready in just over an hour, this visually stunning salad proves that eating healthy can be both delicious and satisfying. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Wash the beets thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Trim the stems and roots off each beet.
Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, crumble the feta cheese and set it aside.
Chop the parsley finely and place it into a large salad bowl.
Once the beets are roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool until they are easy to handle.
Peel the beets using your hands or a vegetable peeler. The skins should come off easily when rubbed.
Cut the peeled beets into bite-sized wedges or cubes and add them to the salad bowl with the parsley.
Juice the lemon and combine it with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the beet and parsley mixture. Toss gently to ensure the beets and parsley are well-coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
Toss the salad lightly again to combine the ingredients.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1773 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
