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Beet Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Beet Cucumber Salad for a Vibrant Summer Dish

This Beet Cucumber Salad is a colorful, healthy, and quick dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Beets Consider using pre-cooked beets for convenience.
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Slice into half-moons for visual appeal.
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly slice for smooth blending.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Fresh parsley or mint can be substituted.
  • 100 grams Feta (optional) Omit for a vegan version.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado or grapeseed oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Lemon juice is a good alternative.
  • 0.5 medium Lemon Juice Adjust to taste based on beet sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (or Maple Syrup) Opt for maple syrup to keep it vegan.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub beets clean, wrap in foil, and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  2. Wash and slice cucumbers into half-moons, then thinly shave the red onion.
  3. Place prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once beets have cooled, peel and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Fold diced beets, cucumber half-moons, and red onion in the mixing bowl.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
Dress Salad
  1. Pour the whisked dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
Finishing Touches
  1. Sprinkle chopped dill over the salad and crumble feta cheese on top if desired.
Chill
  1. Cover and chill salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salting cucumber slices helps drain excess water, enhancing crispness. This salad is best served chilled.

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