Roasted Beet Salad
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
6 red or yellow beets (1/2 pound), stems and greens removed, scrubbed3 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons tarragon or sherry vinegar1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves1 tablespoon fresh mint, choppedpinch fresh cracked black pepper4 cup mixed salad greens1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Place the beets in a shallow covered baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2 inch up the dish.

Cover and roast for an hour or until beets are easily pierced by a paring knife.

While the beets are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and chopped herbs in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil.

Remove the beets from the oven. When cool enough to handle, rub off the skins or peel with a small paring knife.

Chop the cooked beets into 1/2 inch cubes, then toss with the dressing.

Divide the greens onto four plates. Top each serving with 1 cup marinated beets. Sprinkle on the feta cheese and serve immediately.

Serving size: 1 cup greens, 2 tablespoons feta, and 1 cup of beet salad
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 201.3
  • Total Fat: 14.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
  • Sodium: 311.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

Member Reviews
  • SUSHAH
     Extremely tasty - but I did omit the mint and I substituted balsamic vinegar for the tarragon/sherry vinegar (basically because I always have balsamic vinegar in my pantry). Fresh roasted beets are a treat all by themselves, and this recipe did a fine job of highlighting their fantastic flavor. - 10/26/09
  • LORIBURKS1
     Yummy! I used Montechevre goat cheese instead of feta - less calories and way less sodium - 3/12/10
  • TRICIAN13
     Love beets! Great idea to roast instead of boil--brings out the great flavor better. Also, I like to refrigerate the beets after pouring on the dressing but before adding them to the salad greens. I just like beets cold on a salad. - 4/13/10
  • CATHY924
     I'll definitely try but as an aside - I've roasted beets for ions...truly roast,slice with skins on, spray pan with pam, rinse beets, put in pan, sometimes put olive oil (a tad) over, bake in preheated oven @ 450 for 20-25 minutes. eat (like thick potato chips but far healthier) - 8/18/10
  • CD7342839
     I love beets, and beet greens, too! If you like spinach, you'll love beet greens. So cool to eat every part of a plant. I cook the beets separately, start the stems a few minutes before adding the leaves...better than spinach! - 6/21/10
  • MODEL_BEHAVIOR
     My vote is to saute the beet greens with some garlic and onion. This turns them into the tastiest side dish. With the moisture of the greens, you don't need much fat or oil for sauteeing. Beets are amazing! - 8/24/10
  • ZOEWEI
     I love beets any way but this was delicious. I couldn't find yellow beets so I just used red. - 12/8/09
  • JSIMMON1
     In the past I have made a similar salad that had goat cheese in place of Feta and was topped with toasted walnuts with a dressing containing walnut oil - delish. I will have to try this variation also it sounds good and we always have feta on hand. - 5/10/10
  • ROOBYBEGONIA
     Roasted beets - YUM! Greens are delicious steamed with a bit of cabernet vinegar. - 4/13/10
  • SERENITYSEL
     I love beets. As a child we would get them from the garden, wash them off with the hose, and eat them like an apple. They are delicious, so this recipe was a MUST try. It was great. Thanks. - 4/15/10
  • MOONTOES1
     ohhh, this was so good! - 12/12/09
  • CMBR1109
     YUMMY!!!!! My husband and I really enjoyed this salad. We both did add a little more olive/vinegar to the salad, but otherwise EXCELLENT! - 9/27/09
  • AWOLF24
     This was absolutely fantastic - great blend of flavors. I will be making this all the time!! - 2/4/10
  • CD5645667
     Wow that was really nice! we grow beets every year and I usually pickle them but that was a lovely dish!! - 12/6/09
  • NURSESUSIE51
     This was the first time I ever used fresh beets!! It was a nice change. - 4/20/10
  • NEWEVERYMORNING
     Excellent! We loved this salad. We had a abundance of beets from the garden and this was a fresh and different way to enjoy them. My hubby even loved it. I did leave out the mint, not a fan, and used balsamic vinegar and it was delicious! - 8/19/10
  • RICCILYNN
     I've never really liked beets but a few years ago in Atlantic City we went to a restaurant that had a similar recipe on their appetizers - YUM!! The only difference was their's has a lemon poppyseed vinaigrette and also topped with pistachios... it is very awesome and highly recommend!! - 8/18/10
  • KOOL72
     Fabulous! I made this for a potluck cookout and it was a hit. Mixed in some walnuts, too. Yum! - 5/23/10
  • CD5112106
     I used balsamic vinegar as I don't like tarragon/sherry vinegar. I also did not use the mint because the family does not like it. But other than that it was really good - a hit with the guys and I got three thumbs up. - 5/4/10
  • BYEPOUNDS
     Usually boil the beets, never thought of baking them...great idea....love beets..... - 2/9/10
  • AKELAZ
     Oh yes! I love roasted beetroot but this was extra good. - 12/8/09
  • KENNAN123
     Try with a little garlic & shallots mixed in. - 6/21/10
  • MYOWNHERO
     I had a similar dish in a VERY fancy restaurant. This was just as delicious...thanks! - 5/24/10
  • SEAWITCHBLUE
     Simple and easy. Tasty too! - 2/25/10
  • MARSHA48
     thank you for the recipe. - 4/13/10



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