Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted beets and sweet potatoes topped with creamy dressing and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, peeled and diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula (optional)
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons water to thin the dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Peel and dice the beets and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the vegetables for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed for a thinner consistency.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts or pecans for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Once the roasted vegetables cool slightly, combine with crumbled feta and optional greens (spinach or arugula) in a serving bowl. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with toasted nuts and serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chilled later.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing just before serving.
- Feel free to add other roasted vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg