Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and flavorful salad that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining hearty chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal as a light main course or a side dish, it boasts nutritious ingredients packed with protein and healthy fats. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, this versatile salad can elevate your meals from picnics to dinner parties. Enjoy it fresh or let it chill in the fridge to enhance the flavors even more.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg