Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re searching for a vibrant and flavorful salad that can brighten up any meal, look no further than Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines the earthy goodness of chickpeas with the sweet tang of dried cranberries and the creamy texture of feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and pleasing to all palates. With a refreshing lemon vinaigrette that adds a burst of sunshine, this salad is not just a side but also makes for a satisfying light main course. Enjoy it fresh or make it ahead for meal prep; either way, it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- 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
- 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, mix together chickpeas, feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and 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 to create the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss well until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg