Low Sodium Beet Salad with Feta Cheese
Brighten up your table with this Low Sodium Beet Salad with Feta Cheese, a vibrant and healthy dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring naturally sweet roasted beets, crisp mixed greens, tangy crumbles of feta, and zesty slices of red onion, this salad is tossed in a light homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a hint of honey. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe maximizes flavor with fresh ingredients and a delightful harmony of textures. Ideal as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this salad is ready in just an hour and effortlessly impresses with its wholesome, nutrient-packed goodness. For a colorful, heart-healthy addition to your meal plan, this low sodium beet salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium beets
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 4 cups mixed greens
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash the beets thoroughly and trim the stems and roots. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
Step 3
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a knife can easily pierce through them.
Step 4
Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Step 6
Thinly slice the red onion and roughly chop the fresh parsley.
Step 7
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cubed beets, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
Step 8
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and healthy low sodium beet salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (680.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 776.2 |
| Total Fat 59.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1183.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.8g | |
| Protein 19.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 512.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1723.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories