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Feta and Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings as a side, 2–3 as a main dish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright and satisfying salad that features creamy feta, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and hearty chickpeas in a zippy lemon vinaigrette.


Ingredients

  • 2 (15 oz) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper


Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, red onion, and parsley.
  4. Toss the mixture with the vinaigrette and let it sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For added texture, consider toasting chopped nuts. Use fresh lemon zest for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook assembly
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean