Description
Mediterranean beets, cabbage, and chickpea salad brings zesty flavors from sunny regions onto your plate. Crisp vegetables, tangy herbs, and protein-rich chickpeas combine in a refreshing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables and Protein:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) chickpeas, canned, rinsed, and drained
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cabbage, chopped (red or green)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) beets, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) arugula
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) olives, pitted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) walnuts, chopped (optional)
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage into thin, delicate ribbons in a spacious mixing vessel, then shower with zesty lemon juice and sprinkle freshly minced garlic throughout.
- Gently massage the cabbage with fingertips, working the citrus and garlic into the leaves until they become slightly wilted and tender, releasing their vibrant flavors.
- Introduce chickpeas, crisp arugula, briny Mediterranean olives, ruby-colored roasted beets, and creamy crumbled feta cheese into the cabbage foundation.
- Carefully fold in velvety avocado chunks, fragrant torn basil leaves, and delicate scallion rings, creating a harmonious blend of textures and colors.
- Drizzle premium extra virgin olive oil across the salad, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the Mediterranean essence.
- For an elegant presentation, strategically layer ingredients to create visual depth, allowing each component to shine while maintaining a rustic, inviting appearance.
- Tenderly toss the entire mixture, ensuring every ingredient is lovingly coated and integrated.
- Conclude by scattering toasted walnuts across the top for a satisfying crunch, then serve immediately to preserve the salad’s vibrant character and fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Massage cabbage with lemon juice and garlic to tenderize and release bright, zesty flavors before adding other ingredients.
- Blend textures carefully by combining crisp cabbage, creamy avocado, and crunchy chickpeas for a satisfying Mediterranean-style salad experience.
- Maximize freshness by serving immediately after tossing to preserve the vibrant colors and maintain the salad’s crisp texture.
- Customize the salad by adjusting herbs and nuts to suit personal taste preferences while keeping the core Mediterranean ingredients.
- Elevate presentation by layering ingredients strategically, creating a visually stunning dish that looks as delicious as it tastes.
- Boost nutritional value with protein-rich chickpeas, antioxidant-packed beets, and heart-healthy olive oil for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg