- Throw away broccoli stems?
- Never! Peel the woody outer layer; the inside is sweet and crunchy like kohlrabi. Slice into the salad.
Beet & Broccoli Salad with Feta
A friendship of two bold flavors. Broccoli's sulfurous character is tamed by the sugar in beets. This salad is all about texture: soft beets, crisp-tender broccoli, creamy cheese, and crunchy walnuts offer a different experience in every bite. Excellent for meal prep as it stores well.
Ingredients
1
lb
Beets
1
small head
Broccoli (approx 10 oz)
3
oz
Fresh Baby Spinach
1/2
cup
Walnut Halves
4
oz
Feta Cheese
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
2
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Black Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Pots: Cooking.
- Bowl: Mixing.
Allergen Information
Tree Nuts (Walnuts)
Milk (Feta)
Instructions
1
✓
Boil beets skin-on until tender (40 mins), peel and cube. Blanch broccoli florets for 5 mins.
Tip: Cook separately; beets will dye everything red in the same water.
2
✓
Toast walnuts. Wash and dry spinach.
Tip: Dry spinach is crucial to avoid diluting the dressing.
3
✓
Whisk vinaigrette: oil, vinegar, lemon, salt, pepper.
Tip: Acids help digest raw fibers.
4
✓
Toss beets and broccoli with half the dressing. Let sit 5 mins.
Tip: Marinating hearty veggies improves flavor.
5
✓
Add spinach, toss lightly, top with cheese and nuts.
Tip: Add spinach last to keep it fresh.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beets
- 1 small head Broccoli (approx 10 oz)
- 3 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
- 1/2 cup Walnut Halves
- 4 oz Feta Cheese
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper