Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re searching for a salad that’s both refreshing and bursting with flavor, look no further than this Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines earthy chickpeas with the sweetness of dried cranberries and creamy feta cheese, creating a vibrant salad that can brighten any meal. Perfect as a light main course or as a side for family gatherings and picnics, this salad is not only delicious but also wholesome. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a nutritious dish packed with protein and fresh ingredients without sacrificing taste.
- 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg