Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re searching for a vibrant and delicious salad, look no further than Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This refreshing dish combines the earthy flavor of chickpeas with the tart sweetness of dried cranberries and creamy feta cheese, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad can be prepared in just ten minutes and is versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a side dish. Packed with healthy ingredients and customizable options, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately four 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 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), garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg