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Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad

A bright and crunchy mix of chickpeas, cranberries, cucumbers, walnuts, and parsley—tossed in a zesty orange vinaigrette for a refreshing, nutrient-packed salad!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Healthy, Plant-Based
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Serving Spoon

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 15 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

For the Orange Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Step 2: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, diced cucumber, and parsley.
  • Step 3: Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or as a protein-packed lunch on its own. You can swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chickpea Salad, Cranberry Walnut, Orange Vinaigrette, Vegan
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