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Beet and Asparagus Salad with Feta and Lemon Balm Vinaigrette

Beet and Asparagus Salad with Feta and Lemon Balm Vinaigrette

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients

  • ½ pound asparagus cut in 1” pieces
  • 3-4 beets washed and halved
  • 1 head of lettuce chopped
  • 3-4 1 ” pieces of feta crumbled, makes about 2/3 cups crumbled
  • Lemon Balm Vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Place the beets in a medium sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes. Drain and rinse and cut in small cubes. Allow to cool.
  2. While the beets are cooking, take another small pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse. Allow to cool.
  3. To make a full meal for two, divide the lettuce onto two plates. Top with an equal amount of beets and asparagus. Add 1/3 cup of feta to each plate. Drizzle on the lemon balm vinaigrette.
  4. To serve as a salad with a meal, toss all ingredients together in a large salad bowl and serve.

Recipe Notes

beet and asparagus salad