Description
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing salad that brings together earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, this dish can be enjoyed as a light lunch, side at picnics, or even as part of a Mediterranean platter.
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 mixing 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), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg