Description
This roasted beet salad with feta, and toasted sunflower seeds is fresh, colorful, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a beautiful side dish for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas — or any time you’re craving something vibrant and wholesome.
Ingredients
750 g - 1 kg (1.6 - 2.2 lbs) roasted beets, sliced or cut into wedges (see How to Roast Beets here)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
80 g (3 cups loosely packed) baby arugula or baby leaf salad
Small handful flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Small handful fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 cup (30 g) sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
Optional Add-In:
1/4 cup (40 g) pomegranate seeds
To serve:
Instructions
1. Roast the Beets
If you haven’t already, prepare your roasted beets using either of the two methods in our How to Roast Beets guide. Allow to cool, then slice or cut into wedges.
2. Toast the Sunflower Seeds
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the sunflower seeds and toast, stirring often, for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Prep the Veggies and Herbs
Thinly slice the red onion. Wash and dry the salad leaves, parsley, and mint leaves. Roughly chop or tear the herbs.
4. Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl or platter, gently toss together the salad leaves, roasted beets, red onion, parsley, and mint. Sprinkle the toasted seeds and crumbled feta over the top.
Add pomegranate seeds if using.
5. Dress and Serve
Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and give everything a gentle toss. Serve immediately.
👉 Tip: This salad is perfect with freshly roasted beets, but you can also use pre-cooked beets to save time!
Notes
Storage Instructions
Fridge: Up to 2 days
Make Ahead: Roast beets and toast seeds in advance
Not Freezer Friendly
Ways to Use Leftovers: Add to grain bowls or wraps
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10.3 g
- Sodium: 220.4 mg
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 11.1 mg
