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Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing

August 24, 2017 by Emily Brees 6 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing is a healthy side dish with tropical flair. Beets and chickpeas dressed with a coconut lime dressing with cilantro for a bright citrus contrast that’s a great complement to the earthy flavor of roasted beets. 

Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing overhead

Similar to this Tropical Black Beans and Rice Bowl recipe which combines mango and golden beets, this vegetarian side is bright and fresh. Chickpeas add a little protein so the dish can stand as a meal on its own.


Have you ever made crunchy chickpeas?
Such a great protein packed snack– a crunchy alternative to chips! Love all the flavors like these Korean BBQ! You can easily make them at home as well with these recipes.


Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing in small bowl

Another alternative for these tropical-themed beets
is to create an open faced sandwich.

Slice the roasted beets instead of dicing them. Then smash and blend the chickpeas with olive oil (1 tbsp), the juice of 1/2 a lime, maybe a squeeze of sriracha for spice and a few dashes of salt and pepper to create a quick hummus spread. Grab a couple slices of crusty 9-grain bread, add a smear of hummus and sliced beets, drizzle with coconut lime dressing and grab a fork and knife for the perfect lunch!

PIN IT!

Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing sliced on platter


How to prepare beets

Can you eat beet leaves?
YES! Treat them just like spinach. Sauté with olive oil, salt and pepper.

How to Roast Beets:
Place beets (leaves/roots trimmed, skin on – washed and dried) on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the beets. Wrap tightly in foil and place into 400F oven for 45-60 min – depending on how large the beets are. They are ready when they are easily pierced with a fork.

How to Peel Roasted Beets:
Once beets have cooled enough to handle with a paper towel, cut off the top stem portion of each. With a dry paper towel, wrap each beet and pinch the beet as if you’re trying to pop the beet out of its skin. The skin should start to slide off. On occasion there will be a tough patch that you might need to trim with a knife.


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Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing is a healthy side dish with tropical flair. Beets and chickpeas dressed with a coconut lime dressing with cilantro for a bright citrus contrast that's a great complement to the earthy flavor of roasted beets. 

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beet salad
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 142 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
Coconut Lime Dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves rinsed and packed (plus more to top salad)
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice **zest the lime first and set aside
  • 4 tsp white balsamic vinegar apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
Salad
  • 4-5 medium red beets roasted, peeled and chopped (about 4-5 cups)
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained (use more if desired)
  • 1 lime grated zest of
Instructions
Dressing
  1. Add all dressing ingredients to a Cuisinart and blend until emulsified.
Salad
  1. In a large bowl, mix the chopped beets with the dressing.
  2. Add chickpeas and extra cilantro, toss gently.
  3. Top with reserved grated lime zest and extra lime wedges
Notes

*This salad can be made ahead. Add extra cilantro and lime zest right before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 142
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy this Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing?

Check out these posts for more fabulous beet recipes.

Black Bean & Beet Burgers

Golden Been Panzanella

Beet & Avocado Open Faced Sandwiches


Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing | Recipe at OatandSesame.com


Beet and Chickpea Salad

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Comments

  1. Chris @thinlyspread

    February 9, 2018 at 2:08 am

    Hooray! I had a huge number of beets arrive in my veg box this week, this is a perfect way to use some of them, thank you!

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 9, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Hooray for beets! 🙂 I’m blending some up this morning in my cherry lime beet smoothie – you should give that a try too. It’s awesome!

      Reply
  2. Sharon

    February 9, 2018 at 11:55 am

    This salad contains three of my favourite ingredients (which I’ve yet to put together in a dish!) – coconut, lime and chickpeas. I’m excited to give it a try. I bet it would make a great lunchbox option for work/school.

    Reply
    • Emily

      February 9, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Hi Sharon! Yep, it does make a good lunch! And if it gets tossed well, the chickpeas turn pink from the beets – pretty for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  3. Claudia

    February 11, 2018 at 4:01 am

    I have all ingredients at hand, so I think I will try this recipe today, meal prepping my Monday lunch!
    Sounds and looks delicious!
    Thnaks for sharing <3
    Claudia

    Reply
  4. Anna Zaun

    January 24, 2024 at 5:17 am

    The coconut lime dressing is a stroke of genius! It adds a tropical flair to the salad, elevating it to a whole new level. I’m excited to try this recipe and introduce such a unique blend of flavors to my own kitchen.

    Thank you for sharing this culinary gem with your readers. Your blog continues to be a source of inspiration for those of us who love exploring the art of cooking and savoring new, exciting flavors.

    Reply

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