Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Elevate your meal experience with the Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad! This vibrant and refreshing salad is a delightful blend of creamy feta cheese, sweet cranberries, and hearty chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish at your next gathering. Not only is this salad quick to prepare, but it also packs a protein punch to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the day. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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 drained chickpeas, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss gently until well mixed.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg