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Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

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

A vibrant Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette, packed with protein and color, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained if canned
  • 2 medium Beets Roasted or pre-cooked, drained and diced if canned
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled, can substitute with goat cheese or blue cheese
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely sliced, can be omitted if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, can replace with other herbs like basil or cilantro
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast whole beets wrapped in aluminum foil for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. While the beets are roasting, combine rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced cooked or roasted beets, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  5. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  6. Serve garnished with extra crumbled feta cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting the salad sit before serving enhances flavor integration. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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