Description
A vibrant and nutritious Beet Salad featuring steamed beets, creamy feta, and hearty garbanzo beans, tossed with a tangy lemon-dijon dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side or light meal, this salad balances earthy sweetness and bright citrus flavors with satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound steamed and peeled beets, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the steamed beets, drained garbanzo beans, finely diced red onion, and celery. Toss these ingredients gently to mix evenly.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the beet and bean mixture. Toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Add Feta Cheese: If serving immediately, add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad and toss lightly to incorporate. If preparing in advance, hold off on adding the feta until just before serving to keep the cheese fresh and prevent sogginess.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to a day in advance, but add the feta cheese right before serving to maintain its texture and flavor.
- Steamed beets can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to speed up assembly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed after tossing with dressing.
