Golden Beet & Cucumber Salad with Feta

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Sweet golden beets team up with refreshing cucumber and salty feta cheese in this colorful salad. Honey sweetens the dressing, while slivered basil adds fresh summer flavor.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Updated on June 25, 2024
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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Golden Beet & Cucumber Salad with Feta
Photo:

Jacob Fox
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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all ingredients in various bowls on a countertop

Jacob Fox

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds medium golden beets, trimmed, peeled and cut into thin wedges (about 12 per beet)

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon honey

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber (1 medium)

  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta

  • 2 tablespoons slivered basil

Directions

  1. Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add beet wedges to the basket; cover and steam, adding water to the pan if needed, until tender when pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.

    golden beets in a pot steaming with lid covering them

    Jacob Fox

  2. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

    salad dressing mixture in a bowl with a whisk

    Jacob Fox

  3. Add the steamed beets, cucumber and onion to the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, until cool, about 1 hour. Stir again and top with feta and basil before serving.

    all ingredients in bowl mixed together with rubber spatula

    Jacob Fox
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 131mcg 33%
Vitamin K 12mcg 10%
Sodium 341mg 15%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Potassium 466mg 10%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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