Vegan Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Olives

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time50 min

Vegan Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Olives

Deep-roasted beets are the heart of this one, wrapped tight in foil so they steam in their own juices until fork-tender and sweet, then peeled and cut into thick, earthy wedges. They land on a bed of peppery baby arugula with briny Kalamata olives, torn mint, and fresh parsley for a mix of textures and bright, herby flavor in every bite. Optional chopped walnuts bring a nice crunch if you want it. The vinaigrette is whisked from red wine vinegar, Dijon, garlic, and a touch of honey, emulsified with good olive oil until glossy and thick enough to cling to every wedge. It's a vibrant, colorful platter that works beautifully as a starter or a light main, and it's a solid pick for a vegan spread. Serve it right after dressing so the arugula stays crisp and the beets stay glossy.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 ½ lb medium beets (about 4–5 beets), scrubbed and trimmed
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2 tbsp olive oil, divided
¼ tsp salt
5 oz baby arugula
½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)

For the vinaigrette

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 small garlic clove, finely minced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place each beet on a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Wrap each beet tightly in the foil and arrange on a baking sheet.
2
Roast the beets until a paring knife slides through the center with no resistance, 45–55 minutes depending on size. Remove from the oven and let the foil packets rest, still sealed, for 10 minutes.

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