Feta and Cranberry Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad combining protein-rich chickpeas with tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with vibrant colors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, and fresh parsley until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Vinaigrette: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture, gently tossing to coat all the ingredients thoroughly with the dressing.
- Let Flavors Meld: Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop and blend beautifully.
Notes
- You can customize the seasonings to taste by adjusting salt, pepper, or adding herbs like mint or basil.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted nuts such as walnuts or almonds.
- Make ahead by preparing the salad and vinaigrette separately; combine just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh.
Keywords: chickpea salad, feta cheese salad, cranberry salad, lemon vinaigrette, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad
