Feta & Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful salad combining creamy feta cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 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 and rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly combined.
- 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. Mix until smooth and the dressing is well emulsified.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every chickpea is coated with the dressing. Cover and chill the salad for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a dairy-free cheese or omit it entirely.
- Adjust the sweetness of the vinaigrette by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- This salad can be served immediately, but chilling enhances the flavor blend.
- Perfect for meal prep as it keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add toasted nuts like walnuts or pine nuts for added crunch.
Keywords: feta salad, chickpea salad, cranberry salad, lemon vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian recipe, healthy salad
