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delicious winter salad with beets, pears, feta and walnuts
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5 from 1 vote

Beet, Feta cheese and Walnut Salad

This vibrant and colorful salad features winter produce and packs a punch in terms of taste and flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American, International
Servings: 3
Calories: 351kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Sharp paring knife
  • 1 chopping board

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Packham pears cored and thinly sliced
  • 5 oz fresh rocket leaves (arugula)
  • 1/2 cup Instant Pot beets cooked in the instant pot
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
  • 2 oz feta crumbled
  • 1/3 cup red onions thinly sliced

Dressing

Instructions

  • Make the dressing by following the Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing recipe. Refrigerate till ready to use.
  • Cook the beets in the Instant Pot. Prep the remaining ingredients while the beets get cooked.
  • When the beets are done, allow them to cool. Chop the cooled beets into 1 inch cubes. Set aside.
  • Crumble the feta and keep it ready. Core the pears and slice them thinly.
  • Toast the walnuts in a preheated air fryer at 180 C (350 F) for 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, you can do this in a preheated cast iron skillet on very low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place the rocket, sliced onions, sliced pears, chopped beets, walnuts and feta in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle 1/2 cup of the dressing over the assembled ingredients.
  • Toss together gently using a pair of salad servers.
  • Dig in.

Notes

  • I do not recommend making this salad ahead of time. Pears discolor, just like apples. For this reason, put this together just before you sit down to eat.
  • To cut down on prep and hands on time, you can make the dressing ahead of time and refrigerate. 
  • Wash the rocket leaves and give them a good spin in the salad spinner. This will help get rid of any remnant moisture. No soggy salad, ever!
  • Toast the walnuts until fragrant. Yes, this is an extra step. But toasted walnuts are another level of amaze.
  • You can also use our sweet and spicy pecans in this salad instead of walnuts.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg
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