Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines hearty chickpeas, tangy feta cheese, and sweet dried cranberries. This salad bursts with flavor and is perfect for busy weeknights or sunny gatherings. With its protein-packed ingredients and zesty lemon vinaigrette, it’s both satisfying and nutritious. Whip it up in just 10 minutes for an easy meal prep option or a delicious side dish that will impress your friends at potlucks. Enjoy this colorful salad chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine drained chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- In a 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 well to coat evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15–20 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg