Description
This Chickpea Cranberry Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing is a quick, protein-rich, and satisfying salad bursting with flavor and texture. Ideal for lunch prep, potlucks, or healthy dinners, it’s made with chickpeas, tart dried cranberries, and crisp celery, all tossed in a creamy lemon-feta dressing. It’s the perfect easy recipe for anyone looking for fresh lunch ideas, healthy snacks, or vegetarian dinner options.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry and place into a large mixing bowl.
2. Finely dice celery and chop fresh dill. Add both to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together crumbled feta, Greek yogurt or mayo, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until well combined.
5. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Pat the chickpeas dry to keep the dressing from becoming watery.
Let the salad chill before serving—it enhances the flavor and texture.
You can double the dressing if you prefer extra creaminess or are adding greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, creamy feta, vegetarian salad, lunch ideas