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Feta & Cranberry Chickpeas with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Best 10-Minute Zesty Salad

A refreshing and zesty salad combining chickpeas, feta cheese, cranberries, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula
Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and mixed greens.
  2. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Make the Lemon Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the vinaigrette separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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