Description
A vibrant salad combining roasted beets, peppery arugula, and hearty chickpeas, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, roasted and diced
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the beets in foil and roast them for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool and then dice.
- Combine in a large bowl the arugula, chickpeas, roasted beets, and red onion.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving, if desired. Enjoy your healthy salad!
Notes
For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg