Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining protein-packed chickpeas, creamy feta, and sweet-tart cranberries, all tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta, cranberries, parsley, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean