Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 medium beets, cooked and diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beets: Roast or boil the beets until tender, about 30 minutes. Allow them to cool completely before peeling and dicing into small pieces.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the diced beets, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh dill.
- Prepare the Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to evenly distribute the dressing and mix the flavors.
- Season and Serve: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling beets to avoid staining your hands and surfaces.
- This salad can be served chilled straight from the refrigerator or at room temperature based on preference.
- Roasting the beets brings out a deeper sweetness compared to boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
