Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and nutritious salad that effortlessly combines earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this dish is not only refreshing but also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a delightful side at your next gathering.
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 mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey/maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 14mg