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Fresh Feta and Cranberry Chickpea Salad

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A quick, easy, and flavorful salad combining chickpeas, fresh feta, dried cranberries, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce / 425g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces (115g) fresh feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup (60g) dried cranberries, unsweetened if possible
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons / 45ml)
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove any excess salt or canning liquid. Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks or crumbs.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, dried cranberries, and parsley. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly, keeping the chickpeas intact.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the top and give the salad one last gentle toss to incorporate without breaking up the cheese too much.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove metallic taste and help vinaigrette cling better. Crumble feta by hand for best texture. Soak red onion in cold water briefly to reduce sharpness if desired. Keep dressing separate if packing for lunch to maintain cucumber crunch. Salad holds well refrigerated up to 2 days.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, feta cheese, cranberry salad, lemon vinaigrette, healthy lunch, quick salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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