Why We Love This Roasted Beet Chickpea Salad
Hearty kale salads loaded with all kinds of goodies are the epitome of summer… Fresh, light yet satisfying, flavorful, and colorful! This Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with goodness. You can even easily adjust it to meet the needs of your vegan friends. The freshness of the mint and rosemary herbs paired with the yogurt, lemon, and honey will make your taste buds dance! But not only does it taste great, have tons of crunch, and is a wonderful make-ahead meal – it also happens to be super nutritious, too! You can make this kale salad with roasted beets, roasted chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans) AND roasted sweet potatoes, and yogurt dressing as a meal prep recipe, because it will last in your refrigerator for up to 6 days.
Ingredients You Need
For the Salad –
Beets – Crispy roasted beets are a great way to introduce beets to newbies. It gives them a tantalizing texture. Sweet potato – Don’t forget to cut them thin, so they get crispy around the edges. Extra virgin olive oil – To make the dressing extra silky. Kale – Can’t have kale salad without the kale! Chickpeas – Good source of vegetarian protein. Pistachios – To add color and a mild nutty flavor to the chickpea beet salad.
For the Creamy Yogurt Herb Dressing –
Plain greek yogurt – Pairs nicely with the kale and makes the dressing creamy. Lemon – To add a tangy note. Garlic – Who doesn’t love garlic? Fresh mint – To balance the lemon and garlic. Fresh rosemary – Pairs so well with the mint. Honey – Adds some sweetness. Salt & pepper – Always!
How To Make The Best Kale Salad with Roasted Beets and Chickpeas
Recipe Variations
Vegan – Use agave instead of honey and swap dairy greek yogurt with your favorite plant-based alternative. Without Kale – You can swap out kale and make the chickpea salad recipe with other greens. But pick a green that holds its texture, like mustard greens. Extra Toppings – Add more like crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese, diced red onion, or other fresh veggies or salad goodies you like! Nuts – Substitute pistachios with chopped walnuts, cashews, or pecans. Or omit them entirely and toss on some pepitas instead. Dressing – We love the creaminess of this yogurt dressing on the chickpea beet salad. But feel free to use whatever dressing or vinaigrette you prefer. Try the roasted sweet potato and beet salad with garlic lime vinaigrette, a simple red wine vinaigrette or apple cider vinegar dressing, or mystical Green Goddess dressing.
Servings Suggestions
Enjoy this crisp, sweet and savory salad as a satisfying lunch or light dinner! It’s terrific for meal prepping to make a whole set of lunches for the week. Portion the salad into individual containers and serve with fresh fruit or veggies, crackers, hunks of bread. For a summertime dinner that doesn’t weigh you down, serve roasted beet salad as an entree with breadsticks and soup. Lighter recipes like our creamy vegan golden vegetable soup and butternut squash soup are perfect for all season! This kale, chickpea and beet salad salad is also great as a filling side dish alongside wholesome, simple proteins. Pair it with grilled salmon or air fried salmon, smoked or grilled chicken, or any main dishes you like.
Looking for More Summer Salad Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
Summer Cobb Salad Italian Pasta Salad Watermelon Salad with Burrata and Yogurt Garlic Lime Roasted Shrimp Salad Fresh Basil Peach Salad Spicy Kani Salad Big Mac Salad Steak Salad with A1 Sauce Vinaigrette Blackberry Honeydew Salad Ambrosia Salad Roasted Root Vegetable Salad 9 Layer Asian Salad
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