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Beetroot, Feta and Wild Rice Salad

Author: Nicole
Servings: 8
Calories: 370kcal
This colourful Beetroot, Feta and Wild Rice Salad is so quick and easy to make and yet it looks impressive enough to serve for special occasions.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 480 g microwave wild rice, prepared as per packet instructions (see note 1)
  • 70 g rocket (arugula) leaves
  • 500 g cooked, peeled beetroot (beets), cut into quarters (or canned beetroot)
  • 40 g sliced red onion
  • 40 g roughly chopped walnuts
  • 50 g crumbled Persian feta

DRESSING

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Arrange the rice on a large platter and spread it out evenly. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Top the rice with the rocket, beetroot, onion, walnuts and Persian feta.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar, then drizzle over the salad.
  • Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

Notes

Note 1 – You can use any rice you like – you will need 2 cups of cooked rice. As an alternative to wild rice, I recommend brown rice as it’s slightly more earthy and nutty, which pairs beautifully with the beetroot (beets). The benefit of microwave rice is that this salad becomes quick and easy, and you can throw it together with minimal fuss.

MAKE AHEAD

Because this Beetroot, Feta and Wild Rice Salad is so quick and easy to put together, it is best made fresh, but if you choose to make it in advance and refrigerate it (up to 24 hours prior), leave the feta off the salad until you’re ready to serve (to avoid the beetroot discolouring the cheese). 

LEFTOVERS

Beetroot, Feta and Wild Rice Salad is best made and eaten immediately, but don't throw out your leftovers! Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The feta and beetroot will bleed into one another, which may not look as pretty as when you first made it, but the flavours will be equally delicious. 
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot, Feta and Wild Rice Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
370
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
426
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
548
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
57
g
19
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
271
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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