Description
Feta and Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant, protein-packed salad that harmoniously blends savory feta, sweet-tart cranberries, and zesty lemon. This refreshing dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for picnics, parties, or a light dinner at home. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, each bite is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (or mint)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cool water.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, crumbled feta, cranberries, and parsley; mix gently.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg