Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful and nutritious salad that brings together earthy chickpeas, tangy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries. Tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this vibrant dish offers a burst of fresh flavors and is perfect for any occasion—be it a light lunch or an elegant dinner party.
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
- 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 pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg