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Tender Beet Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

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  • Author: Paul Moreau
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dishes

Description

Roasted beet wedges nestle on crisp greens, bathed in a lemon-garlic Greek yogurt dressing, then crowned with feta and toasted walnuts for a burst of tang and crunch.


Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap them in foil, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast the beets for 45–60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork; let cool.
  4. Peel the beets under running water, slice into wedges, and set aside.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Arrange salad greens on a serving platter and top with beet wedges.
  7. Drizzle the yogurt dressing over the salad and sprinkle with feta cheese and walnuts.

Notes

  • For easier beet peeling, use gloves or rub skins off with a paper towel.
  • Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Substitute arugula or baby spinach for mixed salad greens if desired.
  • The salad can be chilled for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.