🥗 Fresh Cucumber & Beet Salad (Mediterranean Style)
🛒 Ingredients
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2 medium beets, cooked, peeled & diced
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1 large English cucumber, diced or thinly sliced
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¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
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1 small garlic clove, grated (optional)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional additions:
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp toasted walnuts or pistachios
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1 tbsp capers or sliced Kalamata olives
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👩🍳 Instructions
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If using fresh beets, boil or roast until fork-tender, then cool, peel, and dice. (Pre-cooked beets work well too.)
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In a large bowl, combine beets, cucumber, and red onion.
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In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
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Fold in fresh herbs and any optional additions.
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Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🌿 Mediterranean Serving Tips
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Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken, or lamb
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Add chickpeas for a protein boost
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Finish with a drizzle of Greek yogurt or labneh for creaminess
🥗 Make It Your Way
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Vegan: Skip feta or use plant-based cheese
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Low-carb: Keep it simple with herbs and olive oil
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Extra zing: Add orange zest or a splash of pomegranate molasses
