Description
A delicious and creamy salad featuring roasted beets, sweet potatoes, and feta cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the Vegetables: In a bowl, toss the beet wedges and sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beets and sweet potatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Add walnuts if using.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to the salad for extra nutrition.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Roasted Beet, Sweet Potato, Feta Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe