Description
Discover the delightful Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette, a vibrant salad that combines nutritious chickpeas with the creamy tang of feta and the sweetness of dried cranberries. This refreshing dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you need a light lunch, a flavorful side for dinner, or a healthy snack for your next picnic.
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 mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg