Roasted Beet Feta Salad (Printable)
Sweet roasted beets, creamy feta, walnuts, and tangy balsamic come together in this fresh Mediterranean salad.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Cheese
03 - 3.5 oz crumbled feta cheese
→ Nuts
04 - 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tsp honey
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare for roasting.
02 - Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
03 - Once cooled, peel the beets and cut into 1-inch wedges or slices.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter. Top evenly with roasted beet slices, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts.
06 - Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad and sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if using.
07 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and flavor balance.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beets caramelize in their own skins, turning almost candy-like while staying earthy and grounded.
- Feta and walnuts add layers of salty, crunchy texture that make each bite feel intentional.
- It comes together in under an hour, including roasting time, so it's perfect for weeknight dinners or unexpected guests.
02 -
- Never skip the cooling step—trying to peel hot beets will burn your fingers and turn the whole thing into a mess.
- The size of your beet wedges matters more than you'd think; too thin and they disappear into the salad, too chunky and they're hard to eat gracefully.
03 -
- If beet juice stains your cutting board, scrub it immediately with lemon and salt—the longer it sits, the more stubborn it becomes.
- Wear an apron when peeling roasted beets; the juice will splash in unpredictable directions and turn your clothes pink.