Roasted Beet Arugula Feta (Printable)

Sweet roasted beets paired with arugula, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing for a fresh, flavorful experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 5 oz fresh arugula
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese & Nuts

04 - 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Individually wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
03 - Unwrap beets and let them cool until manageable. Peel and cut into wedges or bite-size cubes.
04 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, toss arugula, roasted beets, and sliced onion with the dressing until evenly coated.
06 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter and scatter crumbled feta and toasted walnuts on top.
07 - Serve the salad immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweetness of roasted beets plays beautifully against the bitter peppery bite of arugula and the salty creaminess of feta.
  • It comes together faster than you'd think, especially if you roast the beets ahead of time.
  • This salad looks stunning on the plate, which means it works equally well as a dinner starter or a light lunch that feels special.
02 -
  • Don't skip roasting the beets in foil—it keeps them moist and makes peeling infinitely easier than boiling them ever would.
  • Dress the salad just before serving, or the arugula will wilt and lose that peppery snap that makes this dish work.
03 -
  • Buy beets still wearing their skins if possible; they keep better and roast more evenly than pre-peeled ones.
  • If your balsamic vinegar tastes overly sharp, warm it gently and it'll become sweeter and more complex—this small step transforms the entire dressing.

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