Chickpea Apple Cranberry Summer Salad for a Refreshing Bite

Enjoy this vibrant Chickpea Apple Cranberry Summer Salad packed with sweet apples, tart cranberries, and hearty chickpeas, perfect for summer meals.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup apple diced; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
½ cup dried cranberries can substitute with raisins or chopped dates
1 stalk celery finely chopped
¼ cup red onion minced; reduce amount for milder taste
½ cup walnuts or pecans chopped; substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free
¼ cup parsley chopped

For the Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
1 juice lemon freshly squeezed
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave can use honey for non-vegan
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard choose gluten-free if necessary
to taste salt and pepper essential for taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
Small Bowl
whisk
serving spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Gather ingredients: Dice one apple, finely chop the celery, and mince the red onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup/agave, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
In the large bowl, add drained chickpeas, dried cranberries, and parsley. Toss to combine evenly.
Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss with serving spoons until all ingredients are coated.
Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Taste as you go for the right flavor balance.

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