Description
Beetroot Power Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed Mediterranean salad featuring roasted beets, fresh mixed greens, protein-rich quinoa, crunchy walnuts, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad offers a perfect balance of fiber, antioxidants, and wholesome flavors, making it a delicious and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 medium roasted beets, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the greens: Arrange the mixed greens evenly on a large serving platter or salad bowl to form the base of the salad.
- Add main ingredients: Evenly distribute the cooked quinoa, diced roasted beets, sliced red onion, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and crumbled feta cheese over the bed of greens.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared lemon vinaigrette evenly over the assembled salad ingredients to ensure each bite gets a flavorful coating.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to mix the ingredients with the dressing lightly, then serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- When meal prepping, store the salad dressing separately to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh beets and roast them yourself for the best flavor and texture, or substitute with pre-roasted beets to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
