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Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Bliss

This vibrant Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a delicious, gluten-free, plant-based dish perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 cup Walnuts roughly chopped
  • ½ whole Red Onion finely diced
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Fresh Orange Juice squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, spinach, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion. Toss gently to distribute ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together orange juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad base and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve fresh or chilled, giving it a gentle toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the vinaigrette to your taste.

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