Description
This Chickpea Beet Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the tangy flavors of feta and lemon. It’s a perfect summer salad that is both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium cooked beets, peeled and diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Peel and dice the cooked beets. Crumble the feta cheese.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced beets, and feta cheese. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side dish.
- You can roast the beets for added flavor before adding them to the salad.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to customize the salad to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg