Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad
Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant, nutritious salad that combines hearty chickpeas, creamy feta, and sweet dried cranberries, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch, casual BBQ, or potluck, this dish comes together in just 10 minutes without any cooking required. The delightful mix of textures and flavors—crunchy chickpeas, tangy feta, and the refreshing burst of lemon—makes it not only satisfying but also a standout choice for healthy eating. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg