Roasted Beet Salad: A Colorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Feta
Enjoy a vibrant and delicious roasted beet salad featuring turkey bacon and feta for a unique flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for about 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- Once the beets are cool, peel and slice them.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced beets, turkey bacon, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time; store the dressing separately.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Roasted Beet, Salad, Turkey Bacon, Feta