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Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts

Delicious Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts

This Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad with Feta and Walnuts is a vibrant and healthy dish that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Beets Roast until tender.
  • 5 cups Baby Arugula Can be swapped with mixed greens.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Can substitute with goat cheese.
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toast for extra flavor.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Consider using mild shallots.
  • 1 medium Avocado Keep separate if meal prepping.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a good substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scrub the beets, peel, and cut into small wedges. Place them on the lined baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle beets with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Allow roasted beets to cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, add arugula and half of the dressing, tossing to coat.
  8. Layer roasted beets, feta, red onion, walnuts, and avocado on top of arugula.
  9. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, add avocado just before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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