Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re in search of a refreshing and flavorful dish, look no further than this Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad combines earthy chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese to create a delightful balance of flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish showcases not only exceptional taste but also beautiful presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes, it makes an excellent light main course or a side dish that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg