Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring chickpeas, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, red onion, parsley, and mint if using.
- Make the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Great as a side dish, lunch salad, or served over greens.
- Add chopped cucumber or avocado for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
