Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
A fresh, zesty salad combining creamy chickpeas, crunchy walnuts, sweet-tart cranberries, and a bright citrus dressing.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- jar
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup Dried cranberries
- ½ cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Red onion, finely diced
Orange Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Orange juice Fresh is best!
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and season with more salt or pepper as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately.
- Sprinkle with extra walnuts or fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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