Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette! This refreshing dish combines earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch or as a stunning side dish at gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with protein and nutrients. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal meal prep option for busy days. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this delightful blend of flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 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 the chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- For best flavor, refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg