Beet Salad Delight with Turkey Bacon and Tangy Vinaigrette
A refreshing and colorful beet salad featuring crispy turkey bacon and a zesty vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wrap the beets in foil and roast them for about 45-60 minutes until tender.
- While the beets are roasting, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Once the beets are cool, peel and slice them.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced beets, turkey bacon, feta cheese, and walnuts.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Roasting beets can be done ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Beet Salad