This Healthy Beet Salad Recipe is best served in the heat of the summer. It is a cold salad however it is served with a warm maple syrup vinaigrette. 

Looking for some more popular salad recipes that are just as good as this Roasted Beet Feta Salad? Then you will want to try my Best Bean Salad and my Chicken Pea Pasta.

IS BEET SALAD HEALTHY

Yes very, beets contain lots of nutrients such as fiber folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C.

Also make sure that you don’t throw out the beet greens!!

The stems and leafs are even edible so nothing has to go to waist here!

HOW TO MAKE BEET SALAD RECIPE

You can either use Arugula salad or Spinach or a combination of the two, then you will want some chopped walnuts, 

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Yes, you can omit the feta for goat cheese and it is just as tasty!

WHAT DRESSING FOR BEET SALAD

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

1. Pour your Balsamic Vinegar into a bowl.
2. Then warm up the maple syrup in the microwave for a few seconds. 
3. Next smash in the roasted garlic into the honey and pour into a small bowl.
4. Mix/Whisk well adding a pinch of salt & pepper.
5. Pour over your finished salad.

HOW TO ROAST BEETS

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Then wrap the beets with the skin on in aluminum foil and place on the medium shelve in oven.
• Do the same for the garlic, roast it in it’s skin.
• Then bake for 40-45 minutes till fork tender.

HOW TO PREPARE BEET SALAD

• Once they have baked remove the foil with an oven mitt (be careful there hot) and let it cool slightly enough so you can peel off the skin.
• Peel off the beets in a clean sink, this way there will be little mess.
• Tossing the skins once it is all done! 
• Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices, and chop in quarters.
• Top with toasted walnuts, feta cheese and your pre – made dressing.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

HOW TO TOAST WALNUTS

• Toast the walnuts in a pan with a little olive oil till browned and fragrant for a couple mins. 
• You can also toast them in the oven if you prefer.

Are you ready for a BURST OF FLAVORS!

ARE ROASTING BEETS GOOD FOR YOU

Raw is best, however if your roasting them in tinfoil you are still preserving the nutrients. Vs boiling them away!

Plus roasting beets brings out their flavor! When choosing beets to roast, look for the small to medium ones as they will roast quicker. 

BEET SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Is sure something special and can be served just about anytime of the year!

Once you start to learn to prepare and cook fresh beets.

You may find yourself loving everything about them.

Below you will find some recipes, that I think would go well right alongside this salad.

OTHER ROOT VEGETABLE RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE

• Instant Pot Maple Glazed Carrots
• Simple Sauteed Asparagus
• Instant Pot Honey Glazed Carrots

MAIN COURSE RECIPES that go well with this salad

• Maple Glazed Salmon
• Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin
• Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
• Barbacoa Beef
• Chinese Duck

CAN DOGS EAT BEETS

Yes and they are very healthy, bake them or air fry them for a tasty treat.

LOOKING FOR MORE AMAZING RECIPES THAT CALL FOR BEETS? 

Beet Soup

 Air Fryer Beets

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Healthy Beet Salad Recipe

Yield: 3

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Ingredients

• 3 medium Beets, roasted/peeled and diced
• 4 cups Spinach
• 2 cups of arugula
• 1 cup Feta Cheese
• 200 grams Walnuts
• DRESSING
• 3 tbsp Warm Honey
• 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 3 Garlic cloves, roasted / mashed
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• Pinch of Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

1. Pour your Balsamic Vinegar into a bowl.
2. Then warm up the honey in the microwave for a few seconds. Preferably use natural honey (most European markets sell the real stuff)
3. Next smash in the roasted garlic into the honey
4. Pour into the balsamic vinegar
5. Mix/Whisk well adding a pinch of salt & pepper.
6. Pour over your finished salad.

TO MAKE THE BEET SALAD:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then wrap the beets with the skin on in aluminum foil and place on the medium shelve in oven.
2. Do the same for the garlic, roast it in it's skin. Wrapped in tinfoil.
3. Then bake for 45 minutes. Once the beets and garlic has baked remove the foil from everything with an oven mitt (be careful it's all hot) let it cool slightly enough so you can peel off the skin.
4. Peel off the roasted beets and garlic in a clean sink, this way there will be little mess.
5. Tossing the skins once it is all done! 
6. Slice the roasted beets into 1/4-inch thick slices, and chop in quarters.
7. Place the warm beets into a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
8. Top with toasted walnuts, feta cheese, salad and your dressing.
9. Toss all together and serve warm
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 877Total Fat: 68gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 51gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 796mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 12gSugar: 33gProtein: 26g

These calculations are based off Nutritionix

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