Name: Beet Salad With Vegan Feta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 4 large beets (about 2 lbs., washed); 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; ½ tsp. kosher salt (to taste); ¼ tsp. black pepper (to taste); ½ cup chopped walnuts; 1 8- oz. block vegan feta cheese (diced or crumbled); ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

Beets are buzzy. There are so many reasons to march to their beat, not the least of which is their rich concentration of nitrates, which help improve blood flow and heart health. They’re also quite delicious when you have the right recipes to help them shine. This refreshing, Greek-inspired salad combines the classic flavors of sweet beets and creamy, salty feta cheese without the dairy. Vegan cheese crumbles just like the real thing, walnuts add satisfying crunch, and a garlic-balsamic dressing brings everything together in this crowd-pleasing wintertime salad.

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Beet Salad With Vegan Feta

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 387 kcal

Author Lizzy Briskin

Ingredients

4 large beets about 2 lbs., washed
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
½ tsp. kosher salt to taste
¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 8- oz. block vegan feta cheese diced or crumbled
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish

Instructions

In medium pot, add beets and cover with two inches of cold water; add pinch of salt. Cover, turn heat to high and bring water to boil. Reduce heat to low, maintain simmer and cook for 40-50 minutes until beets can be easily pierced with fork. (Note: Check often, as smaller beets may only take 30 minutes.)
Drain beets, run under cold water, peel and dice.
In mixing bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Add beets, walnuts, cheese and parsley and toss to coat. Garnish with more parsley and serve.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Beet Salad With Vegan Feta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Sodium 938mg39%

Potassium 372mg11%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 6g24%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 349IU7%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 77mg8%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.