Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
This Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein from chickpeas, a delightful crunch from walnuts, and a sweet-tart flavor from cranberries, this nutritious salad is elevated with a zesty orange vinaigrette. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a side, this recipe is simple, healthy, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
For the Orange Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh orange juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Pour the orange vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to marinate. Enjoy!
Notes
The salad is vegan and gluten-free, especially if you use maple syrup for the vinaigrette.
To enhance the flavor, add fresh herbs, avocado, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Adjust the vinaigrette sweetness or tanginess to your preference.
