The Anti-Inflammatory Beetroot Avocado Feta Salad has a fresh and slightly tangy flavor. We prepare this colorful salad with roasted beetroot, avocado, feta cheese, mixed greens, walnuts, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and oregano. This nutritious salad has about 390 calories and 18 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Beetroot Avocado Feta Salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, side dishes, meal prep, vegetarian meals, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this fresh salad with Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken, Garlic Grilled Salmon, Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp, Quinoa Pilaf, or Whole-Wheat Pita.
STATS:
- Course: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Diet: Anti-Inflammatory, Mediterranean
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cook Duration: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Mode: Roasting, Tossing
- Total Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 beetroot
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 avocados
- ¾ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup red onion
- 2 tbsp. parsley
- 1 tbsp. mint
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Three tbsp. olive oil
- Lemon juice, two tbsp.
- One tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard, one tsp.
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
BEETROOT:
- Use beetroot to provide a naturally sweet, earthy flavor and vibrant color. As a quicker option, use pre-cooked beetroot.
AVOCADO:
- Utilize hard but ripe avocado to add healthful fats and a creamy texture. You can replace it with sliced cucumber for a lighter option.
FETA:
- Use feta to provide a salty and tangy flavor. As another choice, use goat cheese or ricotta salata.
WALNUTS:
- Use walnuts to provide crunch and healthy fats. You could swap them with pumpkin seeds, almonds, or pecans.
GREENS:
- Use mixed greens to provide freshness and color. You can replace them with spinach, arugula, or kale.
OLIVE OIL:
- For roasting and dressing, utilize olive oil. Another option is avocado oil.
HONEY:
- Use honey to balance the tangy dressing. You could utilize maple syrup as a different choice.
LEMON JUICE:
- We uilize fresh lemon juice to get a bright flavor. Lime juice might also be utilized as a replacement.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 200° Celcius.
- Mix the beetroot with olive oil and roast for nearly twenty-five minutes till tender.
- Include the mint, mixed greens, parsley, roasted beetroot, onion, avocado, walnuts, and feta into a large dish.
- Mix the salt, olive oil, black pepper, lemon juice, oregano, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, & honey.
- Spread the dressing on the salad and carefully mix.
- Serve this salad fresh.
TIPS:
- You could include the quinoa, chicken, chickpeas, or salmon for additional protein.
- Roast the beetroot till tender although not mushy.
- Include the avocado shortly before eating to maintain fresh texture.
- You could toast the walnuts for extra crunch and flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN DISHES:
- Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
- Garlic Grilled Salmon
- Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp
- Herb-Roasted Cod
- Grilled Tofu
WHOLE GRAINS:
- Herbed Couscous
FRESH BREADS:
- Whole-Wheat Pita
- Garlic Herb Flatbread
- Mediterranean Focaccia
LIGHT SIDES:
- Greek Yogurt
- Hummus and Vegetables
- Lentil Soup
SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
- Roasted Vegetable Platter
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Mediterranean Mezze Platter
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the salad in a closed box and refrigerate it for nearly 2 days.
FREEZER:
- We do not suggest storing this complete salad. Store the roasted beetroot for approximately 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this salad earlier?
- Yes, you can make the beetroot and dressing beforehand and assemble the salad before eating.
May we utilize already-cooked beetroot?
- Yes, you can use pre-cooked beetroot to save the prep duration.
May we include protein?
- Yes, you can use quinoa, grilled chicken, lentils, salmon, or chickpeas.
How could we avoid the avocado from browning?
- Include the avocado just before eating and mix it with a little lemon juice.
Will we utilize different cheese?
- Yes, you can use ricotta salata or goat cheese as a different choice for feta.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 390 kcal
Sodium: 470 mg
Net Carbs: 18 g
Fiber: 10 g
Sugar: 9 g
Fats: 30 g
Proteins: 8 g
Total Carbs: 28 g
