Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

Why make this recipe

This salad is simple, colorful, and full of good flavors. Roasted beets and sweet potatoes give you a warm, sweet taste. Feta adds a creamy, salty bite. It comes together fast and works for a weeknight or a small dinner.

Creamy Roasted Beet Salad mixes roasted beets and sweet potatoes with mixed greens and crumbled feta. A light olive oil and balsamic dressing holds it together. The salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and fresh. You can serve it warm or cold.

How to make Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

Follow the directions below step by step. Roast the vegetables first, then toss them with greens and feta. Whisk the dressing and add it just before serving so the greens stay fresh.

Ingredients :

• 2 medium beets, roasted and diced
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted and cubed
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roast the beets by wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Let cool, peel, and dice.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them, then drizzling with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beets, roasted sweet potatoes, and crumbled feta.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

How to serve Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

Serve on a large plate or in a shallow bowl. If you like, add a few whole feta crumbles on top for a nice look. Serve with crusty bread or grilled chicken for a fuller meal. If you chilled it, let it sit 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

How to store Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days if dressed. If you want it to last longer (3–4 days), keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving. Roasted vegetables hold well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Tips to make Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

• Roast beets with a little oil and salt for better flavor.
• Cool beets before peeling to avoid burning your fingers.
• Cut sweet potatoes to similar size as beets so they cook evenly.
• Use a good balsamic for a brighter taste.
• Toss gently to keep the greens from bruising.

Variation (if any)

• Add toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Swap feta for goat cheese for a milder creaminess.
• Add orange segments for a bright, sweet note.
• Use arugula instead of mixed greens for a peppery bite.

FAQs

Q: Can I use canned or pre-cooked beets?
A: Yes. If you use canned beets, drain and rinse them, then dice and add. You can skip the roasting step.

Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Yes. Replace feta with a vegan cheese or toasted nuts. Use maple syrup in the dressing for extra depth if you like.

Q: Can I prepare this ahead?
A: Yes. Roast the vegetables a day ahead and store them in the fridge. Keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.

Q: Is there a way to warm the salad?
A: You can serve the roasted vegetables warm over room-temperature greens. Add dressing right before serving so the greens do not wilt too much.

Conclusion

For a different take on beet salads that adds a creamy, tangy touch, see this recipe for Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill – The View from Great Island.

Creamy Roasted Beet Salad

A colorful salad featuring roasted beets, sweet potatoes, mixed greens, and crumbled feta, all tied together with a light balsamic dressing. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a small dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Vegetables and Greens

• 2 medium beets, roasted and diced Roast with a little oil and salt for better flavor.
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted and cubed Cut to similar size as beets for even cooking.
• 4 cups mixed greens Can substitute with arugula for a peppery flavor.

Cheese

• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled Can be swapped for goat cheese for a milder taste.

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil Use a good quality for better taste.
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar A high-quality balsamic adds brightness.
• to taste salt and pepper

Method

 

Roasting

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wrap beets in foil and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Let cool, peel, and dice.
3. Peel and cube sweet potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Mixing the Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beets, roasted sweet potatoes, and crumbled feta.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days if dressed. If you want it to last longer, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving. Roasted vegetables hold well in the fridge for up to 4 days.