Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant and nutritious dish that delights the palate while being incredibly easy to prepare. This colorful salad is perfect for lunch, gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, every bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. The zesty lemon vinaigrette ties everything together, creating a dish that’s not only healthy but also bursting with taste. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled chicken or turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), rinsed & dried
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- For the Lemon Vinaigrette: Fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cranberries, onion, and parsley. Mix gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the chickpeas.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese carefully to maintain its texture.
- Chill for about 20 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg