Beet, Cucumber, and Feta Salad with Basil
Recipe type: Salad
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
For the vegetables:
  • olive oil
  • 1 lb beets, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 large cucumber, quartered and cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 ounces feta, crumbled
  • ¼ cup basil, chopped
For the dressing:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Place beets on a baking sheet in a single layer. Generously drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning half way, until tender. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together beets, cucumbers, feta, and basil.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pour dressing onto vegetables and toss salad. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2014/07/16/beet-cucumber-feta-salad-basil/