Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Roasted beet salad with feta and cucumber is a fresh, light, and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer cookouts. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly roasted beets every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Fresh Lettuce Wrapped Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Dip and Easy Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- Fresh and light, perfect for summer
- Beautiful colors make it a stunning side dish
- Versatile – serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main
What You'll Need for Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- beets
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- red onion
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
- honey
- Optional: walnuts
- Optional: parsley
📝 Ingredient Notes
- beets: Choose beets of similar size for even cooking.
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How to Make Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
- Prepare beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub beets clean, trim tops, and place in a baking dish with 1/4 inch water. Cover tightly with foil and roast until tender, about 45-60 minutes. Let cool, then peel and slice.
- Prepare other ingredients: Thinly slice cucumber, red onion, and feta. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced beets, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Pour dressing over top and toss to combine. Top with walnuts and parsley, if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
- Common mistake and fix: Beets can bleed color into other vegetables. To prevent this, toss other vegetables with a bit of olive oil and salt before adding beets.
- Pro tip: For a quicker version, use pre-cooked beets from the grocery store.
- Pro tip: Make ahead: Prepare all ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Store separately and combine just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
Freezing Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Not suitable for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not necessary. Microwave: Not recommended as it can make the beets soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, omit the feta and add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor.
- Best substitution: Substitute red onion with shallots or red bell pepper for a milder flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Store separately and combine just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If beets are not tender after 60 minutes, add more water to the baking dish and continue roasting.
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Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beets
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- red onion
- olive oil
Seasonings
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
- honey
Optional Toppings
- walnuts
- parsley
Instructions
- Prepare beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub beets clean, trim tops, and place in a baking dish with 1/4 inch water. Cover tightly with foil and roast until tender, about 45-60 minutes. Let cool, then peel and slice.
- Prepare other ingredients: Thinly slice cucumber, red onion, and feta. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced beets, cucumber, red onion, and feta. Pour dressing over top and toss to combine. Top with walnuts and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, omit the feta and add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor.
- Best substitution: Substitute red onion with shallots or red bell pepper for a milder flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Store separately and combine just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If beets are not tender after 60 minutes, add more water to the baking dish and continue roasting.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Not necessary.
- Microwave reheat: Not recommended as it can make the beets soggy.
- Make ahead: Can be made up to 1 day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber FAQs
Yes, prepare all ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Store separately and combine just before serving.
Beets can bleed color into other vegetables. To prevent this, toss other vegetables with a bit of olive oil and salt before adding beets.
Yes, for a quicker version, use pre-cooked beets from the grocery store. Drain and rinse before using.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze as it can make the beets soggy.
For a vegan version, omit the feta and add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor. Alternatively, use crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
