Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re in search of a quick, nutritious salad that delivers a burst of flavor, the Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is your answer. This vibrant dish combines hearty chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all enhanced by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad can be served as a light main course or a colorful side dish. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delightful blend that’s not only satisfying but also packed with wholesome ingredients that appeal to both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- â…“ 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 small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg