Roasted Beet, Chickpea & Arugula Salad with Chèvre

The vibrant jewel-toned colours of magenta beets, golden chickpeas, bright green arugula and tangy chèvre play off each other deliciously in this fabulous Mediterranean-inspired salad. The bolt of colour from sweet earthy roasted beets and the chunks of creamy chèvre balance perfectly with the nutty flavour and buttery texture of the chickpeas, nestled on a bed of peppery wild arugula and dressed with a simple vinaigrette. This wildly flavourful and nutritious salad is great on its own or served alongside some simply grilled fish or seafood. 

Roasted Beet, Chickpea & Arugula Salad with Chèvre
Serves 6

4 small beets, washed & leafy tops removed
3 cups arugula
2 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
8 oz goat cheese or chèvre, crumbled
Maldon sea salt, for garnish

Vinaigrette:
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste


Preheat the oven to 475°F. Wrap each of the beets in aluminum foil and bake for at least an hour, or until a knife passes easily through the beets. Allow them to cool then using plastic gloves, peel the skins off. Cut the beets into small wedges and place in a bowl. To make the vinaigrette, add the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon and minced garlic together in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste. To serve, arrange the arugula, beets, chèvre and chickpeas on a serving dish and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Garnish with some Maldon sea salt for a little extra zing.