Description
Cold beet appetizer made with marinated beets, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs, served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cooked beets, peeled
- 9 ounces feta cheese or bryndza, crumbled
- Fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or chives
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced
Instructions
- Cut the cooked beets into medium cubes or wedges and place them in a mixing bowl
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, and minced garlic
- Pour the marinade over the beets and toss gently
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Add crumbled feta cheese and mix gently
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve chilled
Notes
- Reduce garlic to 2 cloves for a milder flavor
- Goat cheese may replace feta for a creamier texture
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg