Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
This Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe is a delightful combination of savory feta, sweet cranberries, and zesty lemon dressing, creating a refreshing and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 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
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 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
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- Prepare Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss until coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: Feta, Cranberry, Chickpeas, Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette
