Description
A vibrant and healthy roasted beetroot salad with a touch of raw honey, tangy feta, green lentils, and fresh herbs. This colorful dish combines earthy roasted beets with peppery rocket, crunchy mixed seeds, and a sweet honey dressing, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a nutritious meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 large beetroot, cut into wedges
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 25g feta, crumbled
- 200g canned green lentils, drained
- 50g rocket
- 30g mixed seeds
- Small handful of dill, to serve
Dressing
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare beets: Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 8). Toss the beetroot wedges with ½ tablespoon of rapeseed oil, thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper in a roasting tin.
- Roast beetroot: Roast the beetroot for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender, adding the crumbled feta during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the remaining 1½ tablespoons of rapeseed oil with the honey, a splash of cold water to loosen it, and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm lentils: Heat the drained green lentils in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until warm, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: Toss the roasted beetroot and feta with the rocket and the honey dressing.
- Serve: Place the dressed beetroot mixture on top of the warm lentils and scatter the mixed seeds and fresh dill over the salad for garnish.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a vegan version, omit the feta and use a plant-based alternative.
- Beets can be roasted a day in advance and stored in the fridge to save time.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dressing for extra brightness if desired.
- Mixed seeds can include pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame seeds for variety and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: roasted beetroot salad, honey dressing salad, lentil salad, feta salad, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad
