Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Looking for a quick and delightful salad that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad! This vibrant dish combines protein-packed chickpeas, creamy feta, and sweet cranberries, all brought together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for busy lunches or as a colorful side for gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also highly nutritious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch your guests come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 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 chopped fresh parsley
- 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, feta cheese, 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), garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss well to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg