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Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Bright Orange Vinaigrette

Enjoy a refreshing Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, marrying nutty walnuts, sweet cranberries, and protein-rich chickpeas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course LUNCH
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Jar or Small Bowl for Vinaigrette

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or fresh cranberries if sweetened
  • 1 cup Walnuts substitute with almonds or pecans if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped

For the Orange Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup use maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, fresh spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and finely chopped red onion. Toss until evenly distributed.
  • In a separate jar, whisk together the fresh orange juice, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Keep the salad and dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Customize with different nuts or add-ins as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, No-Cook Meal, Orange Vinaigrette, Vegetarian Recipe
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