🥗 Beet, Chickpea & Feta Salad
Serves: 2–3
Time: ~15 minutes (faster if beets are pre-cooked)
Mood: nourishing, balanced, “I chose myself today”
✅ Weight Watchers–Style Points (Approx.)
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~4–5 points per serving
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Chickpeas: ~2–3 pts
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Feta: ~1–2 pts
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Olive oil: ~1 pt
⚠️ Exact points depend on portions & brands — always double-check in your app.
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🧺 Ingredients
Salad
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1½ cups cooked beets, cubed (roasted or vacuum-packed)
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1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed & drained
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¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 cups mixed greens or butter lettuce
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Prep the ingredients
If using fresh beets, roast or boil ahead and cool completely.
Rinse chickpeas well and pat dry.
2. Make the dressing
Whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon), Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Assemble
In a large bowl, add:
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Beets
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Chickpeas
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Red onion
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Parsley
Pour dressing over and gently toss.
4. Finish
Add greens to serving bowls.
Top with beet mixture and sprinkle feta over the top.
Serve immediately or chill slightly.
⭐ Why This Works (Points)
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Beets = fiber + natural sweetness
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Chickpeas = filling plant protein
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Feta = bold flavor for fewer bites
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Simple dressing = controlled points
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Great as a meal or hearty side
🍽 How People Actually Eat This
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As lunch with a fork and zero distractions
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With grilled chicken or salmon
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Stuffed into pita
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Straight from the fridge at midnight
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use canned beets?
Yes — just drain well. Roasted beets taste better but canned still works.
Q: How long does it keep?
Up to 3 days in the fridge. Add greens fresh.
Q: Can I lower the points?
Yes — reduce feta to 2 tbsp and use less oil or spray olive oil.
Q: What cheese can I swap for feta?
Goat cheese (creamier, higher points) or reduced-fat feta.
Q: Can I make this vegan?
Skip feta or replace with marinated tofu or olives.
Q: Does this need protein?
It’s satisfying on its own, but grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are great add-ons.