Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this protein-packed Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad, tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for healthy lunches, meal prep, or gatherings, this 10-minute dish combines creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying vegetarian option. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and 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 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Gently toss to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss well to coat. Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg