Description
Chickpea Beet and Feta Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette is a vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious addition to your salad repertoire. With its combination of earthy beets, protein-packed chickpeas, and the tangy bite of feta cheese, this salad is a true delight for the senses.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup cooked diced beets
- 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated or minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the vinaigrette is well combined.
2. To the bowl with the vinaigrette, add the diced cooked beets, rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped carrot, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, and fresh chopped parsley. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated in the lemon-garlic vinaigrette.
3. Once the salad is assembled, you can serve it immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a bit before serving.
Notes
The salad can be prepared ahead of time for meal prep. Store the vinaigrette separately and dress the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg