High-Protein Chopped Beet Salad is a nutritious and colorful salad. It contains olive oil, champagne vinegar, orange juice + zest, seasonings, honey, feta cheese crumbs, beets, and mint. Feta cheese is a dairy item, so omit it or use the vegan version if you have dietary requirements. This salad has an abundance of fiber, good fats, protein, and antioxidants. This salad doesn’t include any cooking, and it takes fifteen minutes to prepare, perfect for a last-minute lunch. High-Protein Chopped Beet Salad stores in the fridge only and should not be frozen. Serve this salad with lentil soup, air fryer shrimp, or quinoa pilaf.
STATS:
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Required Prep Time: Fifteen minutes
- Required Cook Time: Nil
- Required Total Time: Fifteen minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Servings: 4
- Course: Salad, Side Dish
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1¼ cup
EQUIPMENT:
- Small bowl or jar
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. orange juice
- 1 & ½ tbsp. champagne vinegar
- One tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt
- One tsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked beets
- One & ½ tsp. grated orange zest
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbs
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- 1½ tbsp. salted roasted pistachios
- Fresh mint
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will provide the good fat content, and it is good for our heart health. It will form the smooth and tasty base of the dressing, and it should be of good quality to provide a good taste.
ORANGE ZEST & JUCIE:
- Use the orange zest and juice to provide a good aroma and natural sweet taste in the salad. It should be fresh for the strong results.
CHAMPAGNE VINEGAR:
- This will provide the soft, tangy taste which will balance the citrus and beets, and doesn’t include the intense flavor.
DIJON MUSTAARD:
- Dijon mustard will add a sharp taste and make the salad more flavorful. It will help to emulsify the dressing as well.
HONEY:
- It will add the light, sweet taste, which will balance the taste of the vinegar and enrich the natural sweet taste of the beets.
SALT & BLACK PEPPER:
- Salt & black pepper are added to the salad. Salt will enrich the taste of this salad and also stabilize the sweet taste and acidity, while the black pepper adds a light spice.
COOKED BEETS:
- Use the cooked beets to make this salad. It is the key item and provides the sweet taste, fiber, and antioxidants.
FETA CHEESE:
- Use the feta cheese to add a savory and salty flavor to the salad. It will also add the calcium and protein content to it.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the olive oil, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, seasonings, orange juice, & zest in the small vessel and mix them with a whisk to make it smooth.
- Include the chopped beets in the big mixing vessel and add the dressing to the beets, and toss them to coat.
- Now include the feta cheese crumbs and pistachios.
- Now combine the ingredients with care so the feta will not break.
- Add the salad to the vessel and sprinkle the chopped mint.
- Chill the salad for 15 to 30 minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Lemon Herb Salmon
- Garlic Shrimp
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Grilled Tofu
- Baked Cod
GRAIN & STARCHES:
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Brown Rice
- Couscous
- Farro
- Wild Rice
- Whole Grain Pita
MEDITERRANEAN:
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Falafel
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
- Greek Chicken Skewers
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Asparagus
- Grilled Zucchini
- Green Beans Almondine
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Sautéed Spinach
- Honey-Glazed Carrots
BREAD:
- Crusty Artisan Bread
- Sourdough Bread
- Whole Wheat Rolls
- Focaccia
- Seeded Crackers
- Pita Bread
SOUP:
- Lentil Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Minestrone
- White Bean Soup
- Chickpea Soup
LIGHT LUNCH:
- Avocado Toast
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Cottage Cheese
- Tuna Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Greek Yogurt
HOLIDAY PAIRING:
- Herb-Roasted Lamb
- Prime Rib
- Roast Chicken
- Baked Ham
- Beef Tenderloin
- Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
TIPS:
- Chill the salad, then serve it to make it more refreshing and flavorful.
- Add the golden beets to provide a mild taste and make it more colorful.
- Include the arugula or spinach in the salad to make it healthier.
- Roast the pistachios to add the strong nutty flavor.
- Make the dressing in advance and cool the salad if required.
- Include the grilled chickpeas or chicken in the salad to enhance protein in the dish.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include this salad in vessel & store it for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- The beet and feta will get watery, so avoid freezing this salad.
FAQs:
Will I add the fresh beets to make this?
- Yes, easily add the fresh beets, but roast or boil them before using them.
What to utilize instead of feta cheese?
- Use ricotta salata, vegan feta, or goat cheese instead of feta cheese to make this salad.
How to include more protein in this salad?
- Add the turkey, tofu, salmon, chickpeas, or chicken to this salad to include more protein.
Does this salad have gluten?
- No, this salad doesn’t contain gluten.
Will we prepare this beet salad in advance?
- Yes, make this salad 24 hours before the requirement and add the pistachios during serving so they remain crisp.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 215 kcal
Net Carbs: 11 g
Servings: 4
Total Carbs: 15 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 7 g
Total Fat: 15 g
Calcium: 0.15 g
Serving Size: 1¼ cups
Iron: 0.0017 g
Vitamin A: 0.00008 g
Sodium: 0.38 g
Potassium: 0.38 g
