CHICKPEA BEET SALAD
This chickpea salad is fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. The creamy yogurt dressing ties everything together with a bright lemony flavor, while the beet and carrot add a natural sweetness. It’s quick to make, super satisfying, and perfect for lunch or as a side with any meal. It serves 1 large bowl (main course) or 2 side dishes.
Course: lunch
Keyword: chickpea salad, chickpea beet salad
Servings: 2
- 1 1/4 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 cup grated red beet
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped
- 150 g soy yogurt (about 150 ml or 5.3 oz), or other unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- juice of 1 lemon or lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Make the dressing directly in the salad bowl by mixing yogurt, olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and Dijon mustard.
Season with salt and pepper. Add the chickpeas, grated beet and carrot, chopped cucumber, and dill.
Mix everything well until the salad is creamy and evenly coated.
Serve right away or keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.