Vibrant Zesty Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon Bliss
This Zesty Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon is a colorful, nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Whisk
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups cooked beets roasted, boiled, or store-bought
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
- 1 large lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin recommended
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Dice the cooked beets into bite-sized cubes, and rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Crumble the feta if not pre-crumbled.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced beets, chickpeas, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
- Fold in the crumbled feta gently.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optionally serve over a bed of greens for added nutrients. This salad can be customized with different herbs and veggies as desired.