Roasted Beetroot, Feta and Walnut Salad
With delicious beetroots, feta, and crunchy walnuts this has to be one of my ultimate go-to salads. I love the combination of the sweet roasted beetroot with the salty feta and the nutty crunch of the walnuts.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: South African
Keyword: Beetroot, Feta, Rocket, Salad
Servings: 4 Side Salads
- 3 medium Beetroot Washed
- 1 packet Rocket
- ¾ cup Feta Crumbled
- ½ cup Walnuts
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius.
Rinse the beetroot under running water to ensure all excess soil is removed. (No need to try and remove the skin at this stage).
Wrap in foil and roast in the oven for approximately 45 minutes. I don't like them cooked too softly, I like a bit of a crunch in them still.
Remove from the oven. Place into a bowl of ice water and carefully remove the skin by rubbing on it. It should slide off easily. Cut into wedges and place onto a roasting tray.
Combine the olive oil, honey and balsamic vinegar in a jar, and shake well. Pour over the beetroots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven for approximately 15 minutes, until the edges of the beetroot become caramelised.
Remove from the oven and let cool. In a large salad bowl first add the rocket, then sprinkle the beetroot wedges and top with feta and walnuts.
Serve immediately.