Golden Beet Salad with Lemon Olive Oil and Feta
As we celebrate the return of longer days and warmer weather, we have been shifting from the dense meals that sustain us through winter to lighter spring fare.
Today, we're making a delicious Sunshine Glow Salad with golden beets, feta cheese, Lemon Olive Oil and White Balsamic Vinegar. It's filling and nutrient dense, yet light and warm like the rays of the sun.
Yes, it's only a few ingredients, but that's what makes it our go to! Simple, delicious, superfoods are what we live for.
The Lemon Olive Oil really brings out the flavor of the beets and complements the feta. Plus the slight sweetness of the White Balsamic is divine. For a citrus variation, try our Orange Oil White Balsamic – the orange notes beautifully enhance the golden beets and add another dimension to this sunny salad. Use both generously, since the healthy fats in the olive oil will help keep you full and the antioxidants in the vinegar help fight free radicals.
Why We’re Obsessed with Golden Beets
If you’ve only ever had the deep red variety, you’re in for a treat. Golden beets are the mellower, sunnier cousin of the red beet. They have a sweet, honey-like flavor and lack that heavy "earthiness" some people find polarizing.
Aside from their gorgeous color, they are nutritional powerhouses. They are packed with fiber to keep your digestion happy and are a great source of potassium and vitamin C. Plus, because they don't bleed like red beets, your kitchen (and your feta cheese) stays looking bright and clean!
How to make Golden Beet Salad
Ingredients
- 2-3 golden beets
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 6 cups mixed greens, rinsed
- Healthy Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon Olive Oil
- White Balsamic Vinegar
- (optional) roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
1. Prep the beets
Wash the beets, dice them into bite-sized cubes, and lay them in a single layer on a sheet pan or roasting dish. Drizzle generously with Healthy Harvest Greek, and roast in a 375-degree oven for about 25 minutes, or until fork tender.
2. Build the salad
Fill a bowl with your choice of mixed greens, top with a heaping pile of roasted beets, and add a sprinkle of crumbled feta.
3. Add the dressings
Finish with a drizzle of Lemon Olive Oil and White Balsamic Vinegar. Add some salt and pepper, and enjoy!
