Sweet and Healthy Roasted Beet Salad

Photo: Lindsay Tarquinio

Ingredients

Roasted Beet Salad:

15 small beets

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

2 stalks of celery, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash beets thoroughly and cut off each end. Cut each beet into quarters and place on a large piece of aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets in the foil, leaving a few little holes for air. Bake for an hour and a half, or until the beets are dark purple and soft to the touch.

To make the salad, place your beets in a serving bowl and top with chopped celery, walnuts, feta cheese and green onions. Drizzle withe balsamic vinegar and toss gently.