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Easy Cucumber Beet Salad

Easy Cucumber Beet Salad for a Refreshingly Healthy Twist

This Easy Cucumber Beet Salad combines earthy beets and crisp cucumbers for a refreshing and healthy dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Beets Can use pre-cooked beets for convenience.
  • 3 medium Persian Cucumbers If using standard cucumbers, consider removing the seeds.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Can substitute with goat cheese.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Opt for fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Use fresh herbs for best results.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative.
  • 2 lemons Lemons (juiced) If lemons aren’t available, additional vinegar can work.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Any mustard suitable in a pinch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to dietary needs.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the medium beets under cold water, trim off the stems, wrap each beet individually in foil and roast for about 45 minutes until tender. Chill in an ice bath.
  2. Slice the Persian cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. If using standard cucumbers, peel and remove the seeds to maintain texture. Set aside.
  3. Finely chop fresh parsley and dill. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
  4. Combine apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chilled beets, cucumbers, feta, and herbs. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently without mushing the ingredients.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours for enhanced flavors, covering it to keep fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, consider storing the vinaigrette separately and mixing just before serving.

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