Beetroot and Feta Salad
I’ve been trying to cut back on the carbs recently and I’ve been making loads of stuff with the veggie alternatives to pasta, noodles etc. So I’ve developed this Beetroot and Feta Salad with butternut squash noodles and it’s super tasty!!
They have lots such as the likes of, Squoodles, Courgetti etc they have some very funny shapes
All a bit odd to me, but nevertheless I think they can be used and utilised really well when you are trying to cut back on the carbohydrates.
I do this from time to time as I seem to lose the ‘bloat’ which is always a good thing. But I miss carbs – so anything that remotely feels like carbs is good as far as I’m concerned
I’m such a carbs girl, so limiting them occasionally is good for me.
Warm Butternut Beetroot & Feta Salad
So with this in mind I developed a warm (ish) salad type dish.
With butternut squash noodles, beetroot and feta – yum!
I love beetroot and feta as a combination.
There is something about beetroot with feta. I’m not sure why it works so well. But it just does
Maybe it’s the saltiness of the Feta combined with the sweet earth beetroot? Then when you chuck in butternut squash, well it just makes it
Beetroot and Goats cheese is also something I love, so you could try that if you prefer!
Low Carb Salad
Mix that with pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and olive oil and you have a winner!
And how pretty do those pomegranate seed look next to the pumpkin seeds, like little jewels 🙂
Lovely low carb salad here we go! Do they call it Keto?
Have a go and let me know
Spiralizers for making your courgetti / squoodles
I’ve been looking around at ‘spiralizers’ and here’s one I can recommend, from Joseph Joseph and it’s simple and amazing
I’ll do a live video when I get a chance.
What I do like about making my own courgetti or squoodles is that it’s dryer and fresher than the shop bought courgetti! :
Look at the picture – no soggy here:
Let me know if you’ve found any good ‘spiralizers’
Drop me a comment below, I do so love to have your comments.
If you like this recipe you’ll also probably like my Courgetti with Chicken and pesto
Lovely low carb salad here we go! Do they call it Keto?
Have a go and let me know
The Slimming Group
I also have a Facebook Closed Group called Easy Peasy Slimming Style Recipes .
Come over and join this great honest community Facebook for Easy Peasy Slimming Style Recipes if you’re interested
Just use the join button if you like real home cooked tasty easy food!!
We support encourage and laugh!!
Loads of tips and tricks – I promise
Thanks
Big Love Clare x
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they will help us keep this site up and running! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!
Beetroot and Feta Salad - Easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive oil
- Butternut Squash Noodles spiralised Butternut squash - I bought mine for a ÂŁ1 in M&S and also in Tesco's
- Handful of spinach leaves
- Salt & Black pepper
- 4 Beets - small I steamed my own but the chilled ones would be fine
- 50 g ish Feta Cheese - crumbled
- Hand full of pumpkin seeds 1/2 Pomegranate - seeds
- Lemon juice
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large frying pan add a very small 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil
- Once hot add your butternut squash noodles - stir fry for 2-3 minutes
- At the last moment add your spinach - you just want it to wilt
- Season with a touch of salt and plenty of black pepper
- Tip the butternut squash & spinach on your plate
- Construct now - with beets (halved), Crumbled Feta, Pomegranate seeds and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds
- Finally finish with a drizzle of Olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice
ANGELA@ WWW.MARATHONSANDMOTIVATION.COM
I LOVE BUTTERNUT SQUASH & BEETS, SO I CAN’T WAIT TO GIVE THIS RECIPE A TRY!!
Clare x
Thanks for your comment – it is Very good 🙂 Cx
Corina @ SearchingforSpice.com
This looks really tasty and as I recently got a spiralizer, it’s something I could do.
Clare x
OO let me know how you get on and if you like it ….. I cannot decide if to buy a siralizer or not …… you can buy it for ÂŁ1 already done? I guess it depends on how often i would use it Cx Thanks for your comments
Honest mum
That looks so fresh and delicious! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Clare x
No problem Vicki – I’ll be there every week 🙂 x
Petra / Be Healthy Now
That’s a really interesting salad, love the recipe and definitely want to make it in the future. #recipeoftheweek
Clare x
Thanks Petra – wanted as many colours and flavours as possible and it turned out very nicely! Thanks for your comment Cx
Paula J
Could this be eaten cold the next day?