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Cranberry Feta Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette delights!

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, and dried cranberries, dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped spinach, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
  4. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g

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.

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