Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

🥗 Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

• 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach

• 1 avocado, diced

• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)

Orange Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup fresh orange juice

• 1 tablespoon orange zest

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the salad

   • In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, dried cranberries, walnuts, greens, avocado, and red onion.

2. Make the vinaigrette

   • 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.

3. Combine

   • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.

   • Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

4. Serve

   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

   • Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for more flavor.