Roasted Beet, Cucumber & Feta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 fresh red beets
  

• 1 cucumber, sliced
  

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  

• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  

• ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small garlic clove minced)
  

• Salt, to taste
  

Instructions

1. Roast the Beets

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
   
   

2. Wash the beets and trim the ends.
   

3. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
   

4. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 1 hour.
   

5. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
   

6. Peel the skins off and slice the beets.
   

2. Prepare the Vegetables

• Slice the cucumber.
  

• Thinly slice the red onion.
  

• Chop the cilantro.
  

3. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl mix:

• olive oil
  

• balsamic vinegar
  

• garlic powder
  

• salt
  

4. Assemble the Salad

1. In a bowl combine:
   

• sliced roasted beets
  

• cucumber
  

• red onion
  

2. Add cilantro and feta cheese.
   

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.