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Easy Cucumber Beet Salad

Fresh and Easy Cucumber Beet Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Easy Cucumber Beet Salad combines vibrant colors and flavors while being quick to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Beets Roasted for earthy sweetness
  • 2 medium Persian Cucumbers Provide refreshing crunch
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese Crumble before adding
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Brightness and acidity
  • 2 tbsp Honey For subtle sweetness
  • 2 juiced Lemons Brightens the dish
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Helps emulsify dressing
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavors

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mandoline (optional)
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the medium beets clean and wrap each one in aluminum foil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Allow them to cool before peeling and dicing into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare an ice bath in a mixing bowl filled with cold water and ice cubes. After peeling and dicing the cooked beets, immerse them in the ice bath for 2-3 minutes to stop cooking.
  3. Slice the Persian cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. If using standard cucumbers, peel and seed them before slicing.
  4. Finely chop fresh parsley and dill, measuring out roughly a ¼ cup of each. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced beets, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and dill. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crunch. Prepare components separately if making ahead.

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