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Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, feta cheese, dried cranberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  2. Toss the ingredients together gently to mix.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the vinaigrette just before serving for best results.

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