🍲 Enerji & Demir · Anne
Fresh Beetroot and Chickpea Summer Salad — A Practical, Iron-Rich Meal for Nursing Mothers
Ready in fifteen minutes with boiled beetroot, chickpeas and fresh parsley, this refreshing salad is a practical meal that may help support your balanced energy on busy summer days. With the bright flavor of lemon and olive oil, it is a light yet satisfying option for nursing mothers.
⚠️ Contains allergens: nuts
Ingredients
- 1 medium Boiled red beetroot (diced)
- 1 cup Boiled chickpeas (drained)
- 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 1 lemon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch Ground cumin
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cut the boiled beetroot into small cubes; drain the chickpeas, rinse them under cold water and let them drain.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the beetroot, chickpeas, finely chopped parsley and green onion.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and black pepper to make the dressing.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently so the beetroot color does not spread everywhere.
- 5
Scatter the coarsely chopped walnuts on top; let it rest for 10 minutes so the flavors settle, then serve cold.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Beetroot, chickpeas, parsley and walnuts are rich in plant-based iron, while the vitamin C in lemon may help support the absorption of that iron. The complex carbohydrates and fiber in chickpeas can contribute to your balanced energy on busy days. The healthy fats in olive oil and walnuts keep the salad light yet filling, making it a practical meal for nursing mothers.
Maiyko's note
In this special period while you are nursing your baby, you also deserve to take fifteen minutes for yourself and enjoy a colorful, refreshing plate. At Maiyko we value natural, simple eating — just like the organic cotton that touches your baby's skin, we stand for the plain and natural at your table as well. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please consult your doctor for your nutrition and health decisions.
Nutrition per serving
320
kcal
10 g
protein
34 g
carbs
16 g
fat
9 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
