Beet, Feta, and Walnut Salad

Quick-and-Easy Summer Beet Salad

Summer salads are a fantastic way to get delicious, nutritious meals without a lot of cooking. This beet salad is a quick-and-easy no-cook summer side dish that boasts stunning colors and bright flavors! We add a bit of tofu to increase protein content – without sacrificing the flavor profile. Once the tofu is mixed with the feta, you won’t even notice it’s in there. However, the nutritional benefits (and extra punch of protein) will be evident in how satisfied you feel after eating it.

Transform this side salad into a full Phase 2 meal by adding a touch more protein. Keep your meal vegetarian by serving the salad alongside some grilled tofu skewers. If you’re looking for a bit of animal protein, serve it with some grilled or shredded chicken. Then, top your protein of choice with Tzatziki (or another AH/AD dressing of choice). Finally, serve with a fruit skewer for a sweet dessert.

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Beet, Feta, and Walnut Salad

Chef Dawn Ludwig

Summer salads are a fantastic way to get delicious, nutritious meals without a lot of cooking. The option to add tofu increases the protein thus making this beet salad a more well-balanced AH recipe. Once the tofu is mixed with the feta, you won’t even notice it’s in there. However, the nutritional benefits will be evident in how satisfied you feel after eating it.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine European

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

4 large beets (about 2 ½ lbs), cooked and peeled
4 ounces feta cheese
8 ounces firm tofu, drained
¼ tsp salt
1 small onion, finely diced
1½ cups chopped walnuts, roasted
⅓ cup pomegranate seeds, optional
¼-½ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar or other vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
lettuce leaves like butter lettuce, romaine, or Belgian endive

Instructions

First, chop cooked beets into small chunks, place them in a large bowl, and set aside.
Next, crumble feta with the tofu, salt and onions, squeezing with your hands until they are well mixed.
Then, toss feta mixture with the beets, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and parsley.
Next, combine lemon and vinegar with salt and pepper. Pour over beets and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste adding more lemon, vinegar, salt and pepper as needed.
Finally, spoon beet salad into lettuce leaves and serve.

Notes

Nutrition (Salad Only)

Fat: 19g

Carbohydrates: 21g

Protein: 12g

Calories: 290

Nutrition (Full Meal)

Serve with grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs or seasoned tofu kabobs (about 3 ounces per person) topped with 2 to 3 TBS Tzatziki (Always Delicious page 304), and a fruit skewer with berries and melon (about 1 – 1/2 cups fruit).

Fat: 31g (49%)

Carbohydrates: 36g (25%)

Protein: 38g (26%)

Calories: 560

Keyword Phase 2, Vegetarian

Quick-and-Easy Summer Beet Salad

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