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Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Beet Cucumber Salad featuring tender cooked beets, crisp cucumber slices, tangy feta cheese, and fresh mint, all dressed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette. This simple no-cook salad is perfect as a light side dish or healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Cheese

  • 1 English Cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 8 oz Ready Cooked Beets, sliced into bite sized pieces
  • ¼ Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh Mint Leaves, for garnish

Dressing

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (optional for a tangy kick)
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Arrange the sliced cucumber, beets, and red onion on a large plate or shallow bowl, spreading them evenly for a colorful presentation.
  2. Add the feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the arranged vegetables, distributing it evenly across the salad.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well emulsified.
  4. Dress the salad: Just before serving, pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad. Avoid tossing to prevent the salad from turning pink.
  5. Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.

Notes

  • Use ready cooked beets for convenience or roast your own beets ahead if preferred.
  • For a vegan option, replace feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
  • Adjust honey or maple syrup quantity to taste depending on desired sweetness.
  • This salad is best served fresh; avoid dressing too early to prevent discoloration.
  • Optional Dijon mustard adds a tangy complexity but can be omitted if preferred.

Keywords: beet cucumber salad, feta salad, fresh salad recipe, no cook salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy side dish, summer salad

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