Chickpea Beet Feta Salad: A Refreshing Delight with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Chickpea Beet Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette – A Vibrant & Flavorful Delight
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium beets, cooked and diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, beets, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg