Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Brighten your day with this vibrant Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad! Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this refreshing salad features hearty chickpeas, tangy lemon vinaigrette, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese. In just ten minutes, you can create a dish that is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients everyone will love. This salad is versatile enough to serve at family gatherings, potlucks, or as a healthy lunch. Each bite offers a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 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), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg