Description
This vibrant salad combines the crunch of fresh vegetables with the sweet tartness of apples and cranberries, making it a perfect choice for summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g / 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 100g / ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 50g / ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by dicing the apple, celery, and red onion into small pieces. Chop the walnuts or pecans into smaller bits.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. This will be your dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced apple, dried cranberries, celery, red onion, chopped walnuts or pecans, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat it well.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing option later.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg