Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Discover the delightful flavors of Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette—a refreshing salad that brings a burst of color and taste to any meal. This vibrant dish features earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a side that complements various dishes. With its healthy ingredients and tantalizing flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- 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, finely 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.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss well until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg