Beet and Chickpea Salad Delight
A vibrant and healthy salad combining beets, chickpeas, and feta for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.375 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups diced cooked beets about 8 ounces
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and ground pepper until well combined.
- Add the diced cooked beets, rinsed chickpeas, chopped carrot, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including some chopped cucumber or bell peppers. This salad can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the fridge until you're ready to serve.