Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing salad that beautifully combines earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a light main course or an inviting side at any gathering. The protein-packed chickpeas paired with the fresh herbs and the tangy dressing create a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will appeal to everyone. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this salad is a wholesome addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained & rinsed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 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 mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, crumbled feta, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg