Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Discover the vibrant flavors of Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette, a refreshing salad that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare. This delightful dish combines hearty chickpeas with sweet dried cranberries and creamy feta cheese, all beautifully enhanced by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a side at gatherings, this salad is not only quick to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that can be customized to fit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 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
- 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), garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg