Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette
If you’re in search of a colorful and delicious salad, look no further than Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette. This vibrant dish combines the earthy flavor of chickpeas with the sweet chewiness of cranberries and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or light lunches, this salad not only delivers on taste but is also packed with nutrients. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it’s a fantastic option that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy it as a side or a light main course—no matter how you serve it, it’s sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- 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, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 12mg