Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
This refreshing Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas salad combines the creaminess of feta cheese with the sweet tartness of dried cranberries, enhanced by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors, this dish is perfect as a light lunch, side, or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 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
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 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
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, and fresh chopped parsley. Gently toss the ingredients together to evenly combine all flavors and textures.
- Make the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Continue mixing until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every chickpea and ingredient is evenly coated with the dressing. Cover and chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Chilling the salad allows the flavors to blend and develop better taste.
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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