Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Looking for a bright and delicious addition to your meal rotation? This Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette salad is a vibrant celebration of flavors! Earthy chickpeas meet the tart sweetness of cranberries and creamy feta, all tied together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish seamlessly fits any occasion. Whether you throw it together for a quick lunch or serve it at a dinner party, this flavorful salad will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4 portions 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 chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg