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Beet and Feta Salad

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 29 Gen 2026

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This vibrant beetroot and feta salad is a wonderful showcase of simple, fresh ingredients. The earthy sweetness of the beetroot provides a beautiful contrast to the salty tang of the crumbled feta, while a zesty lemon and extra-virgin olive oil dressing ties the elements together. Using shop-bought beetroot makes this an incredibly quick assembly job, perfect for when you want a nutritious meal without the wait.

As a versatile vegetarian dish, it serves beautifully as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for grilled fish or roasted vegetables. The addition of peppery microgreens adds a delicate crunch and a boost of nutrients to every bite. Healthy, colourful, and effortlessly refined, it is an excellent recipe to keep in your repertoire for busy weekdays or summer gatherings.

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Ingredients for Beet and Feta Salad

  • 4 small canned whole beets (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), drained

  • 1 cucchiaino di succo di limone fresco

  • 1/8 cucchiaini di sale

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon crumbled feta

  • 3/4 cup microgreens or mesclun (mixed baby salad greens)

How to make Beet and Feta Salad

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Quarter beets and put on a plate. Whisk together lemon juice and salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Season dressing with pepper and spoon 1 tablespoon over beets. Marinate 15 minutes.

Sprinkle feta over beets. Just before serving, toss greens with remaining dressing and mound alongside beets.

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Sebbene sia stato fatto ogni sforzo per garantire che le informazioni siano accurate e aggiornate, le esigenze individuali possono variare e i requisiti dietetici possono differire in base alle condizioni di salute personali. Controlla sempre le etichette degli alimenti e le informazioni sugli allergeni prima di preparare o consumare qualsiasi ricetta. Se hai preoccupazioni specifiche per la salute, allergie, intolleranze o stai seguendo una dieta prescritta dal medico, consulta il tuo medico di base, farmacista o un dietista registrato prima di apportare cambiamenti significativi alla tua dieta o stile di vita.

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  • 29 Gen 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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