Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
Roasted beet salad with feta and fresh dill is a hearty winter side dish that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy roasted beets. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sticky Char Siu Chicken Recipe for Dinner and Creamy Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy roasted beets with a tender interior
- Creamy feta cheese that melts in your mouth
- Fresh dill that adds a pop of color and flavor
- Easy to make and ready in under 45 minutes
What You'll Need for Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- beets
- feta cheese
- fresh dill
- olive oil
- salt
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- red wine vinegar
- honey
- Optional: walnuts
- Optional: goat cheese
- Optional: honey
- Optional: red onion
📝 Ingredient Notes
- beets: Choose beets of similar size for even cooking.
- feta cheese: Crumble the feta by hand for uneven chunks.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Kitchen Scale — Ensures even cooking by weighing beets. → See on Amazon
- Baking Sheet — Provides even heat distribution for crispy beets. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
- Roast Beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub beets clean, trim tops, and place in a baking dish with 1/4 inch of water. Cover with foil and roast for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: Peel and slice beets, then toss with dressing, feta, and dill. Top with optional toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
- Common mistake and fix: Overcooking beets can make them mushy. Check for tenderness at 45 minutes and adjust cooking time as needed.
- Substitution: If you're not a fan of feta, try crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese as a substitute.
- Make-ahead: Roasted beets can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Beets can be roasted up to 5 days ahead. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Freezing Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
Not recommended for freezing.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a faster cooking time, cut beets into quarters before roasting.
- Best substitution: If you don't have red wine vinegar, substitute with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
- Make-ahead: Roasted beets can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If beets are not tender after 60 minutes, add more water to the baking dish and continue cooking.
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Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- beets
- feta cheese
- fresh dill
- olive oil
- salt
Seasonings
- olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- red wine vinegar
- honey
Optional Toppings
- walnuts
- goat cheese
- honey
- red onion
Instructions
- Roast Beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub beets clean, trim tops, and place in a baking dish with 1/4 inch of water. Cover with foil and roast for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: Peel and slice beets, then toss with dressing, feta, and dill. Top with optional toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a faster cooking time, cut beets into quarters before roasting.
- Best substitution: If you don't have red wine vinegar, substitute with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
- Make-ahead: Roasted beets can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger crowds.
- Troubleshooting: If beets are not tender after 60 minutes, add more water to the baking dish and continue cooking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Beets can be roasted up to 5 days ahead. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill FAQs
Yes, roasted beets can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
Overcooking beets can make them mushy. Check for tenderness at 45 minutes and adjust cooking time as needed.
While canned beets can be used, roasting fresh beets brings out their natural sweetness and enhances the flavor of the salad.
If you're not a fan of feta, try crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese as a substitute.
This roasted beet salad is a hearty winter side dish that pairs well with holiday main courses like roast turkey or ham. It can be made ahead and reheated just before serving.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Feta and Fresh Dill and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
