Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Transform your meals with the Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad. This vibrant dish is a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing together protein-packed chickpeas, creamy feta, and sweet cranberries, all dressed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare and can be served chilled or at room temperature. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you’ll have a nutritious meal ready in no time. Enjoy it as a main course or a colorful side dish; it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 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 chickpeas, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently until mixed.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg