Vibrant Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill
Delicious Vibrant Beet Feta Salad with Cucumber and Dill recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 4 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 12 minutes mins
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups roasted or canned beets, diced (from about 2 large beets)
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and kosher salt until the salt is dissolved. Gradually drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly to fully incorporate all the ingredients and create a smooth dressing. I like to taste the dressing at this stage and adjust the salt or lemon juice to my liking.
Place the diced roasted or canned beets in a large bowl. Pour in half of the prepared lemon vinaigrette (from Step 1) and mix well to coat the beets evenly. Let the beets marinate while you prepare the remaining ingredients—this helps them soak up extra flavor.
Just before serving, add the sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and the remaining lemon vinaigrette (from Step 1) to the bowl with the marinated beets (from Step 2). Toss everything together until well combined. I like to gently toss so the feta stays somewhat chunky and doesn't turn the salad pink from the beets.