Description
This vibrant Chickpea Beetroot Salad combines tender chickpeas, sweet cooked beetroot, crunchy cucumber, sharp red onion, creamy feta, and briny Kalamata olives with a tangy Greek-inspired dressing. Enhanced with walnuts and fresh dill, it’s a quick, nutritious, and refreshing salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 400 grams Chickpeas (Canned), drained and rinsed
- 200 grams Beetroot, cooked and cubed
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 Small red onion, sliced
- 150 grams Feta cheese, cubed
- 100 grams Kalamata olives, pitted
- 50 grams Walnuts, halved
- 10 grams Fresh dill, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the chickpeas, cooked beetroot cubes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, cubed feta, pitted Kalamata olives, halved walnuts, and chopped fresh dill until well mixed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared Greek dressing over the combined salad ingredients; toss thoroughly to evenly coat everything with the flavorful dressing.
- Finish and serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest flavors and enjoy this nutritious, colorful salad.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas to save time; ensure they are well drained and rinsed to reduce sodium.
- Cook and cool the beetroot ahead of time or use pre-cooked beetroot for convenience.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese or omit it entirely.
- To enhance texture, toast walnuts lightly before adding.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; add walnuts fresh before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
