Delightful Roasted Beet and Rice Salad Recipe
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Delightful Roasted Beet and Rice Salad. Combining earthy roasted beets with fluffy long-grain rice, this dish offers a beautiful medley of colors and textures. Topped with crumbled feta and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, it makes for a refreshing lunch or an impressive side at gatherings. Perfect for picnics or cozy dinners, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its unique taste and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beets
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the beets, wrap them in aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast the wrapped beets for about 45-60 minutes or until fork-tender. Allow to cool slightly before peeling and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- While the beets roast, rinse the rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, chopped beets, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Toss gently until well combined, then serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg