Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re in search of a vibrant and delicious dish that can elevate any meal, look no further than this Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette salad. It’s a delightful blend of earthy chickpeas, sweet cranberries, and creamy feta, all enveloped in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or as a refreshing side at picnics. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can create a dish that feels fancy yet is incredibly easy to make. Packed with protein and antioxidants, it’s not only healthy but also versatile enough to suit various occasions.
- 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
- â…“ 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 black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg