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Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Delights

This Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is vibrant, nutrient-rich, and perfect for meal prepping or gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Chopped
  • 0.5 cups Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Walnuts Roughly chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced
For the Orange Vinaigrette
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Orange Juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cups Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl or jar with lid
  • whisk
  • Large forks or salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the salad ingredients by rinsing and draining the chickpeas, chopping the spinach, adding cranberries, walnuts, and diced red onion to a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to one hour.
  5. Customize by adding more vegetables or grains if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a nut-free version, replace walnuts with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.

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