Low Sodium Fresh Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
Brighten up your table with this Low Sodium Fresh Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts—an earthy, nutritious, and flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances natural sweetness, creamy tang, and nutty crunch. Featuring roasted beets enhanced by a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is complemented by crumbly feta cheese for a touch of richness and toasted walnuts for an irresistible crunch. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous flavor, while keeping the sodium levels in check, making it a heart-healthy choice! Simple to prepare yet undeniably elegant, this salad is perfect as a light side dish or a wholesome appetizer, served chilled or at room temperature. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a fresh way to enjoy seasonal produce, this recipe is a must-try for beet lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Fresh beets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the beets thoroughly, then trim off the greens, leaving about an inch of stem.
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Once the beets are done, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Allow them to cool slightly.
When cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the beets using your fingers or a paring knife.
Cut the peeled beets into small cubes and place in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the beet cubes.
Add the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, keeping in mind that feta is naturally salty.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.8 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 59.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1471 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2080 mg | 44% | |
*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.
