Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing salad that perfectly balances earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This easy-to-make salad is the perfect companion for any occasion, whether served as a light main dish or a delightful side. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this nutritious dish that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing meal, or let it marinate in the fridge to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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 drained chickpeas, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, and parsley. Gently toss to mix.
- 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 combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg