Description
This Feta and Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a light, protein-packed salad bursting with zesty, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with chickpeas, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, and a bright lemon dressing, this recipe is quick to prepare, nutrient-dense, and perfect for meal prep, lunch, or as a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup baby spinach or arugula (optional)
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Make the Lemon Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Assemble the Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
- If using, add baby spinach or arugula for extra greens.
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Toss & Serve
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Swap feta for vegan cheese or omit it entirely.
- Cranberry Swap: Use fresh cranberries if you prefer a tart flavor, but chop them finely.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Pairing Idea: Serve with Easy Southern Fried Chicken for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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