🥗 Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Salad
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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½ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
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2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
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1 avocado, diced
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
Orange Vinaigrette
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¼ cup fresh orange juice
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the salad
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In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, dried cranberries, walnuts, greens, avocado, and red onion.
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Make the vinaigrette
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In a small bowl or jar, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Combine
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Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
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Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for more flavor.
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