Go Back
+ servings
close up of a mixed green salad with beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and dressing being tossed together with a wooden spoon
Print

Roasted Beetroot and Feta Salad

A simple roasted beet salad recipe made with fresh greens, feta cheese, walnuts, and roasted beets with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. 
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 4 cups beets peeled and cubed (save those greens!)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2.5 oz baby arugula
  • 2.5 oz mixed salad greens
  • 2 oz feta cheese crumbled, a good quality feta or goat cheese recommended and worth the splurge
  • cup walnuts chopped
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing Store-bought or homemade vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Wash the beets, pat dry, remove the greens (save them and sauté them!), and peel the beetroot with a vegetable peeler.
  • Chop the beets into cubes about 1 ½ inches in size
  • Spread the beet cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle the olive oil over and sprinkle with coarse salt
  • Roast the beets for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender throughout
  • Spread the walnuts onto a small baking sheet and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. 
  • Toast the walnuts for 8-10 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they don't burn.  I like to give the pan a shake every 3 minutes. You can also use the skillet method *see notes
  • Toss, in a large bowl the arugula, mixed greens, and goat cheese.
  • Add the roasted beets, walnuts and dressing to the salad, toss and serve.

Notes

Short-cut toasted nuts: You can also toast the walnuts on the stovetop. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts to the dry pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the nuts become toasty and fragrant from the oils being released. Set them aside to cool.
Short-cut beets: You can buy steamed beets already cooked in the refrigerated section of the grocery store for added convenience, but roasting them is worth the effort for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg