Beet and Feta Salad with Walnuts and Tahini Dressing
This Beet and Feta Salad with Walnuts and Tahini Dressing is an easy salad, full of beautiful textures and flavors. Sweet beets, tangy feta and crisp walnut scome together with creamy tahini dressing to make an ordinary bowl of greens absolutely extraordinary! It’s a quick salad that’s a winning potluck dish and perfect for weeknight meals.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterannean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: beet and feta salad, beet and feta salad with walnuts, beet salad
Method: No cook
Special Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Salad ingredients
- 6 beets small, fully cooked. Pre-packaged beets are a great option.
- 5 ounces salad greens field greens, arugula, microgreens or greens of choice
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts crushed
- ¼ cup assorted fresh herbs and seeds optional garnish. See Notes for recommendations.
Make the salad dressing
In a medium bowl, combine the tahini, olive oil, hot water, lemon juice, tamari, balsamic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and pepper flakes (if using)
Whisk until thick and creamy. Note: When first mixing, the dressing will look like it's seizing up, but it's totally normal. Keep whisking until it develops a thick, creamy texture as the tahini absorbs the liquid.
Make the salad
In a salad bowl or individual plates, add the salad greens, feta, beets and walnuts.
Drizzle with the tahini dressing and sprinkle with fresh herbs and seeds for extra flavor and texture.
TIP: The thickness of tahini varies between brands. The tahini will absorb the water and you may need to add more, depending on how thick and dense the seed butter is.
How to store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Storage time will vary based on the freshness of the greens.
The dressing should be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to a week. Do not dress the salad before storing, as it will cause the greens to wilt.
Read more in the post for Serving Suggestions and delicious Variations.
Optional garnish
Add fresh herbs and seeds – fresh dill, parsley, pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts create extra texture and elevate the flavor and beauty of the salad.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs*: 4g