Roasted Beet & Carrot Salad with Feta and Citrus Vinaigrette

With Easter and Passover approaching, this Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad makes a vibrant, elegant side for your holiday table. The colorful combination of roasted beets and carrots, peppery arugula, fresh basil and creamy feta offers bright spring flavors that pair beautifully with roasted meats, fish or a simple grain bowl. A honey-lemon dressing adds a touch of sweet-tart balance, and at just 134 calories (about 3 Weight Watchers Points) per serving, it’s flavorful and light.

This salad also works well as a main course: top with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Feta

CaloriesCalories: 134 kcal

CarbohydratesCarbohydrates: 17 g

FatFat: 6 g

ProteinProtein: 4 g

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Prep TimePrep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 45 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: Servings: 4

• ▢ 6 cups baby arugula
• ▢ 4 medium carrots – diced
• ▢ ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ▢ ½ cup fresh basil – chopped
• ▢ 2 medium beets – peeled and diced
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp honey
• ▢ 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking sheet with nonfat cooking spray or lightly oil it. Spread the diced carrots and beets on the sheet, mist lightly with olive oil or spray, season with salt and pepper, and roast until tender, about 40 minutes.
• While the vegetables roast, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula and chopped basil. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
• Top the dressed greens with the warm roasted carrots and beets, sprinkle with crumbled feta, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.3 heaping cupsCalories: 134 kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 17 g (6%)Protein: 4 g (8%)Fat: 6 g (9%)Saturated Fat: 2.9 g (18%)Fiber: 4 g (17%)Sugar: 5 g (6%)

CourseCourse: Salad Recipes, Side Dish Recipes

CuisineCuisine: American Recipes

DietDiet: Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

KeywordKeyword: Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

Main IngredientMain Ingredient: Vegetable Recipes

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