Beetroot and Cucumber Salad - Cooking Like Kate

Beetroot and cucumber salad in a wood bowl with feta on top. Lemons are on the side with a green towel.

Equipment

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
3 medium-sized roasted beets peeled and diced (if fresh check instructions below)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
juice of 1 lemon
zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp tahini paste
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

How to Roast Beets in Oven

If you haven't already roasted the beets, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Let them cool, then peel and dice them.
3 medium-sized roasted beets

Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, tahini paste, minced garlic, and ground cumin. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste

Assemble the Salad:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced roasted beets, chopped mint, chopped parsley, and sliced red onion.
2 English cucumbers, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, 1/4 cup red onion
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Video

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Notes

Roasting Beets: Roast the beets ahead of time to save preparation time. You can roast them the day before and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make-Ahead Option: You can prepare the dressing and roast the beets in advance, then assemble the salad just before serving. This makes it a convenient option for entertaining or meal prep.
Dressing Consistency: If your dressing is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches a pourable consistency for the dressing.

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