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Beet and Feta Salad

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Beet and Feta SaladRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

4 small canned whole beets (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), drained
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon crumbled feta
3/4 cup microgreens or mesclun (mixed baby salad greens)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Quarter beets and put on a plate. Whisk together lemon juice and salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well. Season dressing with pepper and spoon 1 tablespoon over beets. Marinate 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle feta over beets. Just before serving, toss greens with remaining dressing and mound alongside beets.

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