Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re searching for a refreshing and flavorful dish, look no further than Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad features tender chickpeas paired with the creamy tang of feta cheese and the sweet burst of dried cranberries, all brought together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt to your taste preferences. Whether served at summer picnics or as part of a family gathering, it promises to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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 the chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and 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 blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg