Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful salad that perfectly balances earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. This vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a light main course or an impressive side at gatherings. The zesty lemon vinaigrette elevates the flavors and creates a refreshing meal option for any occasion. Packed with protein and nutrients, this invigorating salad will satisfy your cravings while keeping things healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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, dried cranberries, chopped 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 until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mix and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg