Veggie-Packed Beetroot and Warrigal Greens Salad with Finger Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

A vibrant salad featuring earthy roasted beetroot and native Warrigal greens drizzled with a zesty finger lime vinaigrette. This Australian-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beetroot, warrigal greens, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes beetroot
• 3 cups, washed and roughly chopped warrigal greens
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (or substitute with lime zest and juice) finger lime pearls
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 3 medium peeled and diced beetroot cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 3 cups roughly chopped warrigal greens and 1 thinly sliced small red onion.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp finger lime pearls (or substitute with lime zest and juice) until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Add the warm roasted beetroot to the greens and onion mixture, then drizzle with the finger lime vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the salad and serve immediately for a fresh, colorful side dish.