Red Beets

Mediterranean Beet Salad

Do you like beets? Then you will love the combinations of this Mediterranean beet salad.

Mediterranean Beet Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 whole, unpeeled beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, dill, or mint
  • 2 tablespoons Driftless sunflower oil or extra-virgin olive
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bake whole beets on a cookie sheet until easily pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once done, remove from oven, & allow to cool.
  3. Peel (skin should slip off) & cut into ¼ inch slices.
  4. While the beets are roasting, whisk together shallot, parsley, oil, & vinegar in a bowl until blended; season to taste with salt & pepper.
  5. To assemble the dish, place the warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish, pour vinaigrette over the beets, & sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
  6. Garnish with extra herbs.

This recipe brought to you by Driftless Organics, certified organic produce since 1993. Find our produce at Whole Foods Market and most of the food co-ops throughout the midwest!

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