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Fresh Feta and Cranberry Chickpea Salad

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A light, satisfying salad combining tangy feta, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy chickpeas with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for quick lunches or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 oz (170 g) fresh feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup (75 g) dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse 2 cans of chickpeas under cold water. Let them drain thoroughly in a colander for about 5 minutes to remove excess water.
  2. Finely dice ¼ cup red onion and roughly chop ¼ cup fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons mint. Soak diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified and slightly thickened.
  4. In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas, crumbled feta, dried cranberries, chopped herbs, and diced onion. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly without breaking up the feta too much.
  5. Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld. Give it one last gentle toss before plating.

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove bitterness and prevent sogginess. Soak diced onion in cold water to mellow sharpness. Use small-curd feta for creamier texture. Let salad rest before serving to meld flavors. Add extra lemon juice before serving for brightness. Rinse feta if too salty.

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Keywords: feta salad, chickpea salad, cranberry salad, light meals, quick salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad

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