Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Experience the delightful combination of flavors in this Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette salad! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this vibrant dish features creamy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and zesty lemon vinaigrette. Not only is it quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it’s also nutritious and packed with protein from chickpeas. Enjoy it as a light main course or a colorful side dish that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large 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 (or maple syrup), garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg