Beetroot Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this nutritious and hearty Beetroot Salad. Packed with earthy beets, nutty bulgur, and creamy feta cheese, it's a complete meal ideal for a light lunch or a tasty side dish. The accompanying dressing adds a zesty finish that perfectly complements the salad's fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

🥬 150g / 5.5 oz mixed salad vegetables (lettuce & rocket)
🥔 350g / 12 oz beetroots, boiled
🌾 50g / 1.75 oz / 0.25 cup bulgur, boiled
🧀 100g / 3.5 oz feta cheese, cubed
🌰 20g / 0.7 oz / 3 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped
🌿 13g / 0.46 oz / 1.5 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
🫒 60ml / 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🍊 30ml / 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
🧂 Freshly ground salt & pepper
🍇 30ml / 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
🍯 15ml / 1 tbsp Greek honey

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Boil the whole beetroots for about 20 minutes or until tender. Once done, allow them to cool completely before dicing into cubes. Chill in the fridge.

• Cook the bulgur in water for 10 minutes. Drain and cool before chilling in the fridge.

2- Make the Dressing:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh orange juice.

• Season with freshly ground salt and pepper. Keep in mind, the feta cheese will add more salt.

• Add the Greek honey and whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well emulsified. Set aside.

3- Assemble the Salad:

• In a large salad bowl, mix the fresh salad vegetables including lettuce and rocket.

• Add the chilled bulgur and diced boiled beetroots. Toss with two large salad spoons.

• Gently fold in the cubed feta cheese and chopped walnuts.

• Sprinkle the roasted sesame seeds evenly over the top.

• Before serving, give the dressing another whisk and pour generously over the salad. Toss to ensure the dressing coats the salad well.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~300 kcal
Protein: 10g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment:

• Large salad bowl
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Knife and cutting board
• Pot for boiling
• Strainer
• Large salad spoons

Cooking Tips

• Boil and chill the ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly.
• Adjust salt based on the feta’s saltiness.
• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep it fresh.

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Beetroot Salad