Chickpea Beet Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe
A vibrant and healthy Chickpea Beet Feta Salad featuring tender chickpeas, earthy roasted beets, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (excluding beet cooking time)
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus beet cooking time if cooking beets from raw)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium cooked beets, peeled and diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas with the peeled and diced cooked beets. Gently toss them together to mix evenly.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic until the dressing is well emulsified. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the lemon-garlic vinaigrette over the chickpea and beet mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give it a gentle toss or serve the cheese on top if preferred for presentation.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Beets can be roasted or boiled in advance to save time.
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and enhance freshness.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for pungency.
- For a creamier dressing, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the vinaigrette.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
Keywords: chickpea salad, beet salad, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian