Description
Chickpea Beet Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings vibrant colors and fresh flavors to your table. This salad combines the hearty goodness of chickpeas, the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, and the creamy tang of feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch, a side at dinner, or as part of your meal prep, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with protein and essential vitamins. Within just 10 minutes, you can enjoy a healthy meal that not only looks beautiful but also satisfies your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium cooked beets, peeled and diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas and diced beets.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and beets; toss gently to coat.
- Add crumbled feta on top and gently mix again without breaking up the feta too much.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Utilize fresh ingredients for better flavor. Adjust seasoning to personal preference before serving. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding.