Name: Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

Balancing Bowls Verified

January 28, 2026

Sometimes the best meals come from the pantry. This beet salad with feta and walnuts is one of those recipes that feels fresh, bright, and beautiful, but doesn't require planning ahead. The result is a salad that's colorful, satisfying, and ready in minutes.

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Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Add sliced beets and pink beans. Toss gently to coat.

Fold in walnuts and chopped mint. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Chill 30 minutes if desired.

Add feta just before serving and toss lightly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Beet Roasting Magic 🧑‍🍳
Wrap whole beets in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil to preserve their natural sweetness and prevent moisture loss during roasting.
Feta Crumbling Technique 🧀
Use a cold fork to crumble feta for more delicate, irregular pieces that distribute better throughout the salad.
Mint Flavor Amplification 🌿
Gently bruise fresh mint leaves between your fingers before chopping to release their essential oils and maximize aromatic intensity.
Walnut Toasting Trick 🥜
Quickly toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
Lemon Dressing Emulsion 🍋
Whisk mustard into lemon juice first, then slowly drizzle olive oil while continuously whisking to create a perfectly smooth and stable vinaigrette.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.