Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

Instructions:
Prepare the vinaigrette:
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.Gardening

Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, beets, and feta. Gently toss to mix.

Add dressing:
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss again to coat all ingredients evenly.

Garnish and serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a final pinch of black pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.