Get ready to transform your dining experience with a salad that's not just a side dish, but a culinary masterpiece! This Colorful Spring Salad with Radishes and Beets is a symphony of fresh, crisp vegetables that will tantalize your taste buds and make your Instagram followers drool. Bursting with vibrant colors, rich textures, and a zesty balsamic dressing, this recipe is about to become your new seasonal obsession.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Radishes, sliced
- Beets, roasted and diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if roasting fresh beets. Wash beets thoroughly, trim the tops and bottoms, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
- Roast beets in the preheated oven for approximately 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool completely before peeling and dicing.
- While beets are roasting, prepare the remaining vegetables. Wash all produce thoroughly under cold running water.
- Slice radishes thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline for uniform, delicate pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin, half-moon shapes.
- In a large salad bowl, spread the mixed greens as the base of the salad.
- Arrange the sliced radishes, roasted diced beets, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices evenly over the greens.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of dressing and ingredients.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant, fresh flavors of the spring salad.
Tips
- • Roast beets in advance to save time and allow them to cool completely before adding to the salad • Use a mandoline for perfectly thin and uniform radish slices • Choose fresh, crisp mixed greens for the best base • Add the dressing just before serving to maintain the salad's texture and prevent wilting • For extra flavor, consider toasting some pine nuts or adding fresh herbs like mint or basil • Opt for high-quality feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil to elevate the dish • If you're not a fan of roasting beets, pre-cooked vacuum-sealed beets are a convenient alternative
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
