Description
This bright, fresh chickpea salad with creamy feta, chewy cranberries, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette is the perfect healthy clean lunch idea or easy make-ahead side dish. Quick, nourishing, and satisfying!
Ingredients
For the Salad: 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For the Lemon Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified. 2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta, cranberries, red onion, and parsley. 3. Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat. 4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Optional: serve over a bed of spinach or arugula.
Notes
• Rinse chickpeas well to avoid excess liquid. • Soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes for a milder flavor. • Add vinaigrette gradually to avoid overdressing. • Pairs well with quinoa or farro for a heartier grain bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Meal Prep, Vegetarian
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: Feta Chickpea Salad, Cranberry Chickpeas, Healthy Clean Lunch Ideas, Easy Healthy Prep Meals, Chickpea Recipes Side Dish, Lemon Vinaigrette