Roasted Beet Feta Salad (Printable)

Earthy roasted beets with creamy feta, walnuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing create a fresh, vibrant salad.

# What You’ll 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 and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F.
02 - Wrap each beet in aluminum foil individually and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until tender when pierced.
03 - Let beets cool, then peel and slice into 1-inch wedges.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Spread mixed greens on a serving platter. Top with roasted beet slices, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts.
06 - Drizzle salad with the dressing and sprinkle chopped parsley on top if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, with most of that time being hands-off roasting in the oven.
  • The contrast between sweet beets and salty feta feels unexpectedly luxurious for how simple it truly is.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, yet so hearty that no one at the table misses meat.
02 -
  • Don't skip wrapping the beets individually in foil—they steam inside and become tender everywhere, not just soft on the outside.
  • The skin will slip off beets only when they're properly roasted; rushing them and trying to peel them raw is a mess you don't want.
  • Add the dressing just before serving, or your greens will wilt and lose their crisp, refreshing texture.
03 -
  • Make extra dressing—you'll want to drizzle more than you think, and leftovers keep for a week in the fridge.
  • If you're serving this for guests, prepare everything ahead except the greens, then toss it all together just before the meal hits the table.

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