Vibrant Beet, Avocado & Feta Salad with Crunchy Walnuts
Experience the delightful flavors of our Vibrant Beet, Avocado & Feta Salad with Crunchy Walnuts. This colorful dish is packed with earthy beets, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together by the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning side dish at gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also brimming with nutrients. Its quick prep time of just 15 minutes makes it an ideal choice for busy days, while its versatility allows it to complement various proteins or stand alone as a vibrant vegetarian option. Enjoy every bite of this refreshing salad that bursts with flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large raw beetroots
- 5 cups mixed green salad
- 1 avocado
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 red onion
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red apple vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- â…“ cup walnuts
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 3 Tbsp pomegranate seeds
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash beetroots, wrap in foil, and roast on a baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender. Let cool before peeling and slicing.
- While beets roast, wash mixed greens, peel and cube avocado, slice cucumbers into half-moons, and thinly slice red onion.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant; let cool slightly before crumbling.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced beets, cucumber halves, avocado cubes, red onion slices, crumbled feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, and crumbled walnuts.
- Whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad mixture just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg