Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Looking for a vibrant and nutritious salad that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious? Try this Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette! This refreshing dish features earthy chickpeas, sweet cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a versatile salad that can be served as a light main course or a colorful side. Not only is it quick to make—ready in just 10 minutes—but it’s also packed with protein and vitamins, ensuring you feel good while enjoying every bite. Dive into this wholesome dish and elevate your meal prep game today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- â…“ 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, cranberries, red onion, and 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 until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg