Salads are a simple and healthy option for a light meal. They are ideal to serve with a main course or as an easy lunch option. There are many ingredients to use and many different dressings that will make it more delicious. Today, we bring you a recipe for a Healthy Beetroot Salad with Feta Cheese to try and enjoy.
Healthy Beetroot Salad with Feta Cheese
Serves: 6
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 large beetroots with stems and leaves
- 200 g red lentils
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup rocket leaves
- 150 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp homemade dry spices
- ½ tsp black pepper, cracked
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.
Step 2
Roughly chop the beetroot stems and leaves and set aside.
Step 3
Peel the beetroots and cut into wedges. Place the beetroot wedges in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes, or until the beetroots are tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 4
Meanwhile, place the lentils into a saucepan of filtered water. Add the salt and dry spices and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside to cool.
Step 5
Combine the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl and toss to combine.
Step 6
Place the beetroot wedges, stems, leaves, and lentils into a large bowl. Add the oil mixture and mix well to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the rocket, feta and walnuts. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve with Greek yogurt, natural style
- Serve with toasted slices of Turkish bread
- Serve as a side or main dish
Tips:
- Add sliced capsicum for extra flavour
- Replace walnuts with toasted almond flakes
- Store the leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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