Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining chickpeas, feta, and cranberries, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion. Give them a gentle stir to mix.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined. This will serve as your dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Be careful not to crush the chickpeas or feta.
- If desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for an added pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a better meld of flavors later.
Notes
For a creamier salad, consider mixing in Greek yogurt or mayonnaise. If you prefer a crunch, add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg