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Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Bliss

This Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette is a vibrant, quick, and nutritious meal option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Chickpeas canned, rinsed
  • 2 medium Beets roasted or pre-cooked
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 small Red Onion finely sliced
  • ¼ cup Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender. Cool and dice.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed chickpeas, diced beets, crumbled feta, finely sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until coated. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with extra feta and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium and enhance texture. Allowing the salad to chill improves flavor.

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