{"id":13573,"date":"2026-04-15T13:52:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=13573"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:52:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:52:49","slug":"roasted-beet-cucumber-crispy-chickpea-salad-with-feta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/roasted-beet-cucumber-crispy-chickpea-salad-with-feta\/","title":{"rendered":"Roasted Beet, Cucumber &#038; Crispy Chickpea Salad with Feta"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_11022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11022\" style=\"width: 218px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-crop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11022\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-crop-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-crop-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-crop.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alicia Boes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>A fresh spring salad with simple technique and big nutritional payoff<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something timeless about roasting whole beets wrapped in foil\u2014their flavor deepens, their texture softens, and their natural sweetness shines. Paired with crisp cucumber, salty feta, and crunchy roasted chickpeas, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying\u2014perfect for the shift into lighter spring meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients (Serves 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 medium beets (unpeeled)<\/li>\n<li>1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried<\/li>\n<li>1 large cucumber, diced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup crumbled feta cheese<\/li>\n<li>4 cups mixed greens or arugula<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp olive oil (divided)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lemon-Herb Dressing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp honey<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roast the beets<\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Wrap each beet individually in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45\u201360 minutes, until fork-tender.<\/p>\n<p>Let cool slightly, then rub off the skins with a paper towel\u2014they should slide off easily. Dice into bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n<p>2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crispy chickpeas<\/p>\n<p>Toss chickpeas with 1\u20132 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20\u201325 minutes until golden and crisp.<\/p>\n<p>3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make the dressing<\/p>\n<p>Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper.<\/p>\n<p>4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assemble the salad<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl or platter, combine greens, diced beets, cucumber, and chickpeas. Sprinkle with feta.<\/p>\n<p>5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finish and serve<\/p>\n<p>Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Why It\u2019s a Smart Spring Choice<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This salad delivers both flavor and function:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roasted beets are rich in antioxidants and may help support healthy blood flow and heart health.<\/li>\n<li>Chickpeas provide plant-based protein and fiber for sustained energy.<\/li>\n<li>Cucumbers add hydration and a refreshing crunch.<\/li>\n<li>Leafy greens contribute essential vitamins that support immunity and bone health.<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil helps your body absorb those nutrients more effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fresh spring salad with simple technique and big nutritional payoff There\u2019s something timeless about roasting whole beets wrapped in foil\u2014their flavor deepens, their texture softens, and their natural sweetness shines. Paired with crisp cucumber, salty feta, and crunchy roasted chickpeas, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying\u2014perfect for the shift into lighter spring meals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11023,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_rtcl_gb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[252],"tags":[],"wf_post_folders":[307],"class_list":["post-13573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe-300x188.jpg",300,188,true],"large":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",640,402,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"rtcl-gallery":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",721,453,false],"rtcl-thumbnail":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe-320x240.jpg",320,240,true],"rtcl-gallery-thumbnail":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe-150x105.jpg",150,105,true],"psacp-medium":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe.jpg",500,314,false],"rpwe-thumbnail":["https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alicia-Boes-Recipe-45x45.jpg",45,45,true]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"LaPrensa Newspaper","author_link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/author\/laprensa\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/category\/recipes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Recipes<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"A fresh spring salad with simple technique and big nutritional payoff There\u2019s something timeless about roasting whole beets wrapped in foil\u2014their flavor deepens, their texture softens, and their natural sweetness shines. 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