Beet & Chickpea Salad with Feta

A fresh, modern take on the traditional Russian vinaigrette salad. Classic ingredients like potatoes and pickles are replaced with lighter, more original additions, making this version more nutritious and balanced while still keeping the familiar comforting flavour. The addition of chickpeas and feta gives it extra texture and a Mediterranean touch

Ingredients

• 3 large beets

• 1 can chickpeas (540 ml)

• 1 shallot 

• 150 g feta cheese (firm)

• 1/2 cup olives

• 1/4 cup finely chopped dill

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

1. Roast or boil the beets until tender, then peel and cut into cubes 

2. Slice the onion into thin half-rings

3. Cut the feta into cubes

4. Slice the olives in half

5. Mix all ingredients together, and dress with vegetable oil