 Ingredients — Serves 4
Salad
- 3 medium beets, cooked and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz (115 g) feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds — optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
 Instructions
- Prepare the beets: If using raw beets, wrap them in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender. Cool, peel, and cut into cubes.
- Prepare chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine: Add beets, chickpeas, red onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Dress: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss so the beets don’t get mashed.
- Add feta: Fold in the feta cubes.
- Finish: Sprinkle with pumpkin or sunflower seeds if using. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
 Approximate Nutrition
Per serving, based on 4 servings:
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~11 g
- Carbohydrates: ~39 g
- Fat: ~18 g
- Fiber: ~9 g
- Sugar: ~11 g
- Sodium: ~500 mg
Nutrition is approximate and will vary according to the brands and quantities used.
 Allergen Information
- Contains: dairy from feta.
- Nut-free if using pumpkin or sunflower seeds instead of nuts.
- Gluten-free when all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based feta alternative.
 Q/S
Q: Can I use canned beets?
Yes. Drain and pat them dry before cutting.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Prepare it up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate. For the freshest texture, add the feta and seeds just before serving.
Q: Can I add avocado?
Yes. Add diced avocado immediately before serving.
Q: What can I use instead of feta?
Goat cheese or a dairy-free feta-style alternative works well.
Q: Can I serve it as a main meal?
Absolutely. Add grilled chicken, salmon, quinoa, or extra chickpeas for a more substantial meal.
Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
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