I think I’ve done it again with this amazing, can’t-stop-eating salad. This roasted beet salad with feta cheese (whipped) and pistachios is seriously going to up your salad game in the best possible way. It’s perfectly comforting (if a salad can be comforting) for colder weather when beets are in season and the earthy flavor of the beets combined with the creamy feta, and the crunch from the pistachios are seriously delicious!

💜 Why You’ll Love Beet Salad and Feta

• Quick to Make: This easy roasted beet salad takes only 10 minutes to whip up once your beets are roasted.
• Incredibly Flavorful: A combination of seriously yummy flavors that showcases why sweet-earthy beet salad with a salty feta pop is so beloved.
• Minimal Ingredients: This healthy beet feta salad requires just a few simple, quality ingredients for maximum impact.
• Meal-prep friendly: You can make a big batch of this delicious beet salad and feta and be set for the week!
• Nutrient-Dense: Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that nourish your body beautifully.

🍲 Ingredients

Fresh Beets – This root vegetable has incredible benefits including being a source of fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. I love that they’re a great iron source, which can be hard to get enough of, especially when eating primarily plant-based. Beets are so versatile – you can roast them, grill them, or even add them to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Red beets offer that classic earthy, sweet flavor and gorgeous deep color, while golden beets have a milder, slightly sweeter taste with less earthiness and won’t stain your hands or other ingredients.

Pistachios – Pistachios are so tasty and have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits. These special nuts can help lower your chances for cardiovascular disease and are high in fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat that can help with your blood sugar, and blood pressure as well. 

Authentic Greek Feta – For the creamiest whipped texture, choose block feta over pre-crumbled varieties, which often contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth blending. Look for authentic Greek feta made from sheep’s or goat’s milk for the most traditional tangy flavor. For a vegan swap, use cashew-based feta or blend soaked cashews with lemon juice and nutritional yeast for a plant-based version that’s equally delicious.

👩‍🍳 How to Make Beet Salad and Feta

1. Roast your beets however you prefer. You can also buy the pre-cooked beets at the grocery store instead

2. Start by making your whipped feta then add it to the base of 2 bowls

3. Top the feta with roasted beets, fresh herbs, and toasted pistachios.

4. Drizzle each with olive oil, fresh lemon, and dust with salt and pepper

🪄 Tips and Tricks

• Prep-Ahead: Pre-cook beets to have in the fridge for easy use and access throughout the week.
• Convenience: If you don’t have time to cook beets, buy them pre-cooked in the fridge section of your grocery store.
• Texture: Make sure pistachios are toasted for the best crunch and flavor contrast against the creamy feta.
• Assembly: Keep ingredients separate until serving to maintain the best textures and prevent the salad from getting soggy.

🗒 Substitutions

• Nuts: Substitute pistachios for your favorite roasted nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or skip nuts altogether if allergic.
• Cheese: Don’t love feta? This recipe is also delicious with goat cheese spread onto the plate instead of whipped feta. You can also use vegan feta for a vegan version.
• Herbs: Use fresh herbs over dried, and feel free to use more of one, a mix of multiple, or whatever you have on hand.
• Greens: Add arugula, spinach, or mixed greens for extra volume and nutrients in your salad.
• Dressing: Try lemon-dill for bright herbaceous flavor, balsamic-maple for sweet-tangy richness, or yogurt-tahini for a creamy Greek twist that complements the Mediterranean flavors beautifully.

🗒 Best served with

• Dutch Oven Bread Recipe
• Greek Pita Bread Recipe
• Greek Chicken Souvlaki
• Whipped Feta Dip

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover beet salad with feta in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best if you keep the ingredients separate and assemble them fresh, however, it’ll still be delicious either way.

Storage Guide:

Assembled salad: 2 days in fridge (keep dressing separate for best results)

Roasted beets (whole): 5 days in fridge, 3 months in freezer (peel after thaw)

🤔 Common Questions

Roasted Beet Salad with Feta

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🥗 Earthy roasted beets meet creamy whipped feta in this absolutely addictive salad! Trust me, you'll be making this on repeat all season long!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Vegetarian

Cuisine Mediterranean-Inspired

Servings 3

Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups oven-roasted beets
• 1 cup whipped feta can be made vegan or vegetarian
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs like dill cilantro, parsley and mint
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 fresh cracked pepper

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Instructions

 

• This is a really easy and fun salad! Simple start by making your whipped feta then adding it to the base of 2 bowls!
• Top the feta with roasted beets, fresh herbs and toasted pistachios.
• Drizzle each with olive oil, fresh lemon and dust with salt and pepper.
• Enjoy with a delicious piece of garlic bread!

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Notes

The whipped feta can be made with regular feta or vegan feta (VioLife)

If you do not have a lemon, you can use any vinegar or lime!

If you do not like pistachios, used roasted walnuts!

Nutrition

Serving: 3 | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.8g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 15.5g | Saturated Fat: 8.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Sodium: 564.7mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 12g

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