Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Roasted beet salad with feta and cucumber is a hearty, earthy, and refreshing side dish that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly roasted beets every time. The crispy texture and sweet flavor of the beets combined with the freshness of the cucumber and tanginess of the feta make this salad irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Olive Tapenade and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Recipe for Dessert.
Why This Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Hearty and filling, yet refreshing
- Better than takeout, perfect for busy weeknights
- Customizable with your favorite add-ins
What You'll Need for Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- beets
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- red onion
- olive oil
- lemon
- salt
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: pine nuts
- Optional: goat cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- beets: Choose medium-sized beets for even cooking.
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How to Make Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
- Roast the beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim beets, wrap in foil, and roast for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine diced beets, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. For a heartier meal, add cooked quinoa or chickpeas.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
- Common mistake and fix: Beets can bleed color into other vegetables. To prevent this, roast beets separately and add them to the salad just before serving.
- Pro tip: For easier peeling, wear gloves to protect your hands from beet juice stains.
- Pro tip: Make this salad ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld together and become even more delicious.
Storing & Reheating Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can roast the beets up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to use.
Freezing Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Not suitable for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: To make this salad vegan, substitute the feta with crumbled tofu or omit it altogether.
- Best substitution: If you don't have feta, you can substitute it with goat cheese or omit it and add more cucumber or other vegetables.
- Make-ahead: Roast the beets up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to use. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Simply adjust the ingredient quantities based on the number of servings you need.
- Troubleshooting: If your beets are not tender after roasting for 60 minutes, they may be too large. Next time, try using smaller beets or cutting them into quarters before roasting.
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Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beets
- feta cheese
- cucumber
- red onion
- olive oil
- lemon
Seasonings
- salt
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- olive oil
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- pine nuts
- goat cheese
Instructions
- Roast the beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim beets, wrap in foil, and roast for 45-60 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine diced beets, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. For a heartier meal, add cooked quinoa or chickpeas.
Notes
- Chef tip: To make this salad vegan, substitute the feta with crumbled tofu or omit it altogether.
- Best substitution: If you don't have feta, you can substitute it with goat cheese or omit it and add more cucumber or other vegetables.
- Make-ahead: Roast the beets up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to use. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Simply adjust the ingredient quantities based on the number of servings you need.
- Troubleshooting: If your beets are not tender after roasting for 60 minutes, they may be too large. Next time, try using smaller beets or cutting them into quarters before roasting.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not suitable for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
- Make ahead: You can roast the beets up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 7g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber FAQs
Yes, you can roast the beets up to 2 days ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to use. Assemble the salad just before serving to prevent the beets from bleeding color into the other vegetables.
Beets can vary in size and density. If your beets are not tender after roasting for 60 minutes, they may be too large. Next time, try using smaller beets or cutting them into quarters before roasting.
While you can use canned beets in a pinch, roasting fresh beets brings out their sweetness and improves the texture of the salad. If using canned beets, drain and rinse them well before using.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The flavors will meld together and become even more delicious over time.
While you can cook beets in the air fryer, the texture and flavor will not be the same as roasting them in the oven. For the best results, stick to oven-roasted beets for this salad.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Cucumber and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
