Fresh and Flavorful Chickpea Beet and Feta Salad
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Chickpea Beet and Feta Salad. A delightful mix of earthy roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, this salad is bursting with color and flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or sunny picnics, it’s a nutritious option that combines crunchy textures with zesty dressing. Refreshingly simple to prepare, this salad will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium fresh beets, roasted
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap whole beets in aluminum foil and roast on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until tender. Allow to cool before peeling.
- Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and set aside in a mixing bowl.
- Once cooled, cube the roasted beets and add them to the bowl with chickpeas along with crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture, add chopped parsley, and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg