Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re in search of a vibrant and nutritious salad, the Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is your answer! This refreshing dish combines earthy chickpeas with sweet dried cranberries and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is light yet satisfying. It comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick meals or meal prep. Enjoy it as a delightful side dish or a light main course, and let the balance of flavors bring joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg