Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
This beet and chickpea salad is a fresh, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish. Below is a detailed recipe and step-by-step guide to help you prepare it at home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil: Adds flavor and healthy fats.
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice: Provides a tangy flavor and vitamin C.
- 1 medium clove garlic grated: Enhances flavor and offers health benefits.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano: Adds a Mediterranean aroma and flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon salt: Enhances taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper: Adds mild spiciness and depth of flavor.
- 2 cups diced cooked beets about 8 ounces: Provides color and a unique flavor.
- 1 15- ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas rinsed: A great source of protein and fiber.
- 1 medium carrot chopped: Adds crunch and vibrant color.
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese: Adds creamy texture and salty flavor.
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion: Adds crunch and a slight sweetness.
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley: Adds a fresh cooling flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 grated medium garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper.Whisk together until all the ingredients are well blended. Make sure the grated garlic is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients:Beets: If not cooked, you can boil, steam, or roast the beets until tender. Let them cool and then dice them.Chickpeas: Open the can of chickpeas, rinse them under cold water, and let them drain.Carrot: Peel and chop the carrot into small pieces.Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese.Red Onion and Parsley: Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
- Mix the Salad:Add 2 cups diced cooked beets, 1 can rinsed chickpeas, 1 chopped medium carrot, 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the dressing.Use a large spoon or your hands (wearing gloves) to mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Ensure that all components are well combined and blended.
- Serve:Serve immediately for the freshest taste and crunch.For enhanced flavor, you can refrigerate the salad for about 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.