Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Crave-worthy beet salad with a citrus balsamic vinaigrette topped with crumbled feta cheese and cilantro. Thought you didn't like beets? It will totally change your mind. It's a delicious, easy healthy salad.
Prepare Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
* ¾ cup feta cheese
* 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro

For the Vinaigrette

  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ½ tbsp. dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 clove garlic

 

Instructions

Beets

    • Cut the tops off the beets. Place the beets in a large pot and cover with 2″ of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and cook for 45 minutes.
    • Set the beets aside and allow to cool.
  • Peel the beets once they are cool to the touch.
  • Cut the beets into 1″ pieces.

Vinaigrette

  • In a small mixing bowl add the orange juice, lime juice, balsamic, vinager, honey, and dijon mustard.
  • Whisk the ingredients briskly while slowly pouring in the olive oil.
  • Whisk vigorously until the ingredients have combined.
  • Add the chopped garlic and salt. Whisk in incorporate.
  • Set Aside.

Serving

  • Divide the beets in 4 small salad bowls.
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped cilantro.
  • Lightly dress with vinaigrette.
  • Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.

Notes

Substitutions
  • You can substitute goat cheese or ranchero cheese for the feta cheese. The goat cheese will give the salad a sharper taste and the ranchero cheese will give it a milder taste.

 

PLEASE MAKE ANY SUBSITUTIONS THAT RELATE TO YOUR ALLERGIES OR DIETARY NEEDS! 
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