Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing salad that beautifully balances the earthy flavors of chickpeas, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for light lunches, side dishes at gatherings, or meal prep throughout the week. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a healthy yet delightful addition to their recipe collection.
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
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Mix gently.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg