Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, and dried cranberries, dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped spinach, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in some chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Substitute the feta with goat cheese or a dairy-free alternative for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg