Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Fresh, crunchy, tangy — and bursting with plant-based goodness!
This vibrant salad features protein-rich chickpeas, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a bright citrus vinaigrette that ties everything together.
Perfect for a light lunch or side dish!
Ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients: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
Orange Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat.
Chill for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serve and enjoy the fresh zing!
