Description
Roasted Beet Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the tartness of fresh strawberries. This stunning salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds a splash of color to any meal, making it perfect for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings. With a delightful mix of textures from crunchy walnuts and creamy feta, this salad will impress your family and friends while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized fresh beets
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap each beet in foil, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While beets roast, wash and dry mixed greens.
- Blend strawberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth to make the vinaigrette.
- Once cooled, peel roasted beets and slice into wedges or cubes.
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens and roasted beets; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Top with toasted walnuts and crumbled feta before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg