Description
Chickpea Cranberry Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together vibrant flavors and crunchy textures in just 15 minutes. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, antioxidant-loaded cranberries, and fresh apples, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing—making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy lunch at home. The creamy dressing ties everything together, creating a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes. Customize it with your favorite veggies or nuts for an added twist, and enjoy the versatility of this refreshing salad as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 large apple, diced
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens (optional)
- 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly; pat dry.
- Dice the apple, slice the onion, and chop the parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cranberries, apple, onion, parsley, greens (if using), and feta (if desired).
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Let chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg