Beet and Nut Salad
Bright, rich, and appetizing, without mayonnaise! Beet and Nut Salad is made with fresh greens and feta cheese. This has become a classic combination. The dressing is a mix of mustard, oil, and lemon juice. Delicious and healthy!
Updated : 10 July, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
1
Beetroot
30 grams
Pine nuts
100 grams
Lettuce leaves
50 grams
Brynza
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Sauce
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Grainy mustard
to taste
Lemon juice
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use pre-cooked or roasted beets. Walnuts work well, or you can use seeds instead of nuts. Choose any leafy salad mix you like. I used a mixed salad blend, but arugula is great too - it adds a nice peppery kick.
Step 2
How to cook beets? You can simply boil them in a pot of water. Scrub the beets well with a brush, cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. Alternatively, you can roast the beets in foil in the oven at 180°C (about 350°F) for 30–40 minutes. Or cook them in the microwave on high power for 6–8 minutes. Once cooled and peeled, cut the beets into large cubes.
Step 3
Take a flat serving dish and arrange the salad greens on it. Rinse and dry the greens well, either with paper towels or in a salad spinner. Tear large leaves into pieces by hand - contact with metal causes greens to oxidize and wilt faster. Arrange the beet cubes and feta cheese on top. If your feta is firm enough, cut it into cubes. Mine was soft, so I tore pieces off by hand.
Step 4
Sprinkle the salad with nuts. You can lightly toast them in a dry skillet beforehand. If using walnuts, chop them into small pieces.
Step 5
Prepare the dressing. Put mustard into a small bowl and add lemon juice. Choose flavorful mustard that isn’t too spicy, or a smooth mustard without seeds. Add vegetable oil - any kind you like, olive oil or regular sunflower oil, flavored or plain. Mix the dressing until smooth.
Step 6
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that feta is already quite salty. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately - salads with fresh greens don’t keep long, as the leaves wilt quickly.
Step 7
Enjoy your meal!