🥗 Beetroot and Cucumber Salad

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 3 medium cooked beetroots, peeled and diced
  (roasted or pre-cooked)

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped

• 2 tbsp crumbled feta (optional)

Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp honey

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Veggies
Slice cucumber thin and dice the beets into bite-size pieces.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3️⃣ Combine
Gently toss beets, cucumber, red onion, and herbs with the dressing.

4️⃣ Finish
Top with feta if using. Chill 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.

✨ Flavor Profile

• Earthy sweetness from beets

• Cool crunch from cucumber

• Bright acidity from lemon

• Creamy-salty contrast from feta

🌿 Variations

• Add toasted walnuts for crunch

• Swap feta for goat cheese

• Stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt for a creamy version

• Add arugula for a peppery boost