Description
Looking for the best healthy salad idea? This feta cranberry chickpea salad is easy quick and packed with sweet and salty flavor! Perfect for lunch meal prep or potlucks it’s one of the best simple recipes to keep in your rotation!
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas and set aside.
- Chop cucumber bell pepper onion and parsley.
- In a small bowl whisk olive oil lemon juice salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl combine chickpeas veggies cranberries and feta.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soak red onions in cold water to reduce sharpness.
- Add cooked quinoa for extra protein.
- Swap parsley with fresh mint or basil for a flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired