Beetroot Walnut Salad with Feta
This salad is a real showstopper at any barbecue: the earthy sweetness of pre-cooked beetroot meets crunchy walnuts, creamy feta and the unmistakable tang of pomegranate molasses. Orange zest and lime juice bring a fresh, gently citrusy note to the dressing. It comes together in minutes and is happy to sit for a little while so all the flavours can mingle.
Ingredients
- 500 g beetroot, pre-cooked
- 200 g feta
- 50 g walnut halves
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 lime
- 1 orange, unwaxed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, also sold as pomegranate syrup; find it in Middle Eastern shops or online
- salt
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 4 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285 kcal | 1,140 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 72 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 44 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 72 g |
| Fibre | 3 g | 12 g |
| of which sugar | 14 g | 56 g |
How this is calculated
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Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Cut the beetroot into cubes and tip into a large bowl.
- Crumble the feta coarsely with your hands or a fork.
- Roughly chop the walnuts. Handy tip: pop them in a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin - it's quick and keeps your worktop clean.
- Wash the orange in hot water and finely grate the zest. Rinse the thyme and strip off the leaves.
- Combine the beetroot, feta, walnuts, orange zest and thyme leaves in the bowl.
- For the dressing, whisk together the juice of the lime, the juice of half the orange, the olive oil, pomegranate molasses and a little salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, taste and adjust the seasoning, then let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 285 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| of which sugar | 14 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this salad ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it 1-2 hours in advance. Just stir in the dressing right before serving so the walnuts stay crunchy.
Where can I buy pomegranate molasses?
Look for it in larger supermarkets, Turkish or Middle Eastern grocery shops, or online. It's sometimes labelled pomegranate syrup.
Can I use fresh beetroot?
Absolutely. You can boil or roast fresh beetroot yourself, though vacuum-packed pre-cooked beetroot saves time.
How many carbs are in this salad?
Beetroot contains natural sugars, so this salad has a moderate amount of carbohydrates per portion. Nutrition values are estimates and depend on your exact ingredients.
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