Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant salad that effortlessly combines wholesome ingredients for a refreshing dish. Featuring earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. The zesty lemon vinaigrette ties everything together, creating a burst of flavor that makes it perfect for any occasion—be it casual lunches or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy days or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 522mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 14mg