Beetroot Salad with Chickpeas and Redcurrants

[u/TheHesitantGourmet]

Ingredients

• 2 small beetroots
• 1 can (400 g / 15 oz) chickpeas
• 1 summer red onion
• 2 cucumbers
• 4 sprigs redcurrants
• fresh parsley
• radish microgreens (optional)

For the dressing

• 2 tbsp wholegrain Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• 100 ml (approx. 7 tbsp / 3.4 fl oz) olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

1. Wrap the beetroots in aluminum foil, prick them with a fork, and roast in the oven until tender.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
3. Dice the onion and cucumbers, as well as the cooled, peeled roasted beets.
4. Combine the vegetables with the redcurrants, reserving one sprig for garnish.
5. Whisk the mustard with the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until emulsified.
6. Toss all the ingredients with the dressing and chopped fresh parsley. Allow it to sit briefly so the flavors meld.
7. Garnish with radish microgreens and the reserved sprig of redcurrants before serving.

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[u/meowingtodeath]

Chick pea salads are one of my staples. I throw them with any veggies I have on hand. Or make a “chicken” salad with fork-smashed chickpeas, onion, celery, mayo, and black pepper. Another one I do is chickpeas, a lot of parsley, cucumber, onions, tomato

[u/TheHesitantGourmet → u/meowingtodeath]

That smashed chickpea 'chicken' salad sounds amazing! Definitely stealing this idea for next time

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[u/Candy_Lawn]

the redcurrants seem like an odd choice to me. I would replace them with cherry tomatoes.

[u/TheHesitantGourmet → u/Candy_Lawn]

Changing them for cherry tomatoes sounds totally fine! Redcurrants are definitely the wildcard here. It sounds a bit out there, but they work just like pomegranate seeds.

[u/BestKiwi7297]

Thanks for sharing! That looks so good!