Chickpea Beetroot Salad

Bright, vibrant, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Chickpea Beetroot Salad is a colorful feast for the senses and a nutritional powerhouse. Bursting with roasted beets, crisp cucumber, protein-rich chickpeas, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a tangy homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist), and a hint of mustard. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 45 minutes and serves four. Whether you're meal prepping, hosting a dinner party, or craving a healthy lunch, this salad delivers on flavor and health. Plus, it's naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for peak enjoyment!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams chickpeas
• 2 medium beetroot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the beetroots well under running water. Place them in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the beets are cooking, rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. If using dried chickpeas, ensure they are cooked and tender.

Step 3

Peel the cooled beets and dice them into small cubes. Transfer the diced beets to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Cut the cucumber into thin slices or small cubes, depending on your preference. Finely slice the red onion and add both to the bowl with the beets.

Step 5

Add the chickpeas and chopped parsley to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1027.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1119.1

Total Fat 39.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1459.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.8g	0%
Total Sugars 50.4g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.7mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2476.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 55.0%