Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring roasted beets, creamy feta, and tender chickpeas, perfect for warm summer days, picnics, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized beets, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- A small handful of fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cube the beets into bite-sized pieces. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the beets in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender. Toss halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and set aside.
- Once the beets are roasted and cooled slightly, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the chickpeas, crumbled feta, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Garnish with extra parsley or feta before serving.
Notes
[‘Let the roasted beets cool slightly before adding them to the salad to prevent the feta from melting.’, ‘Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust flavors as needed.’, ‘For extra greens, add arugula or spinach to the salad.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
Keywords: beet salad, chickpea salad, feta salad, summer salad, healthy salad, gluten-free salad, vegetarian salad