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Chickpea Beet Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Chickpea Beet Feta Salad tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette. This easy no-cook salad combines tender chickpeas, sweet cooked beets, and creamy feta cheese for a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium cooked beets, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients. In a large bowl, gently toss together the drained chickpeas and diced cooked beets until well mixed.
  2. Prepare Vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing. Pour the lemon-garlic vinaigrette over the chickpea and beet mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Add Feta Cheese. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly again to distribute the cheese throughout the salad.
  5. Garnish and Serve. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Use canned chickpeas for convenience, but cooking dried chickpeas will enhance flavor and texture.
  • Cook beets by boiling, roasting, or steaming until tender. Roasting adds a deeper flavor.
  • For a vegan version, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese or omit it altogether.
  • Adjust the lemon juice and garlic in the vinaigrette to your taste preference.
  • Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes intensifies the flavors and makes it more refreshing.

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