Vegan Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

The time that this Vegan Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette will take is only 15 minutes. Your diet will get a caloric count of 320 kcal per serving. For your salad, there are not many complicated ingredients, and they are all plant-based as well. You will be making the basic salad with cranberries, chickpeas, and walnuts. On top, you will spread the mix of orange vinaigrette. You will be gathering some amount of tools for making this Vegan Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette as well. Making them for snacking, a light meal, or a side dish will work fine. Also serve them at parties, occasions, or events as well.

STATS:

• Course: Salad
• Preparation duration: 15 minutes
• Portion size: 1½ cups
• Cooking duration: 0 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Total duration: 15 minutes
• Diet: Vegan
• Number of calories: 320 kcal
• Serving: 4

EQUIPMENT:

• Knife
• Measuring cups
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk
• Small bowl
• Large mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

SALAD:

• Two cups of cooked chickpeas
• Quarter cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• One cup chopped spinach
• Half cup diced cucumber
• Quarter cup chopped red onion

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:

• Quarter tsp black pepper
• One tbsp zest (orange)
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• Quarter cup orange juice
• One tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Quarter tsp salt
• One tsp maple syrup

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKPEAS:

• We will use cooked chickpeas in your salad because they are the main component here. These can easily make your salad satisfying to eat and will give you nutrition as well. Another thing that you can use is white beans.

DRIED CRANBERRIES:

• The texture of your salad will improve if you use these. These will also make your salad taste sweet. Also, your dried cranberries will maintain any extra taste of orange as well. Raisins may also be a good option for your use here.

WALNUTS:

• You will use them in your salad, and you will get healthy fats from them. Also, your salad bites will become crunchy as well. Pumpkin seeds can also be an option for your use.

SPINACH:

• Your use of spinach in your salad will give a nice color and nutrients as well. Kale or mixed greens can also be a choice for your use.

ORANGE ZEST AND ORANGE JUICE:

• Orange juice is an important thing to use in your salad as it is the main dressing element. The taste of your salad will become more orangey if you use orange zest in the dressing as well. Lemon juice is an alternative idea for you.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• You will not feel the acid taste too much if you make use of maple syrup in your salad. This will give your salad sweetness as well. Date syrup can be a choice for you as well.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a bowl to include all the ingredients for the salad.
2. Then take another bowl to make the dressing by mixing its ingredients too.
3. Whisk the dressing completely and add it to the salad.
4. Coat all the ingredients in the dressing properly.
5. You can include more salt and maple syrup if you want to.
6. Refrigeration of your salad can also be an option here.
7. Now your salad is ready for you to eat.
8. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
9. This salad will be a good option for you to eat as a light meal.
10. Grill some vegetables and eat them with this salad for a good pair.
11. Add this salad to lettuce leaves for a healthy wrap idea.
12. Over your salad bowl, put some pieces of avocado.
13. Another option for you can be adding this salad to rice, too.

TIPS:

• Wash the chickpeas properly and then use them in your salad.
• You can try toasting the walnuts before using them.
• Refrigeration of your salad can actually make it taste better.
• Adding mixed greens can also be an option for you here.
• Use more maple syrup in your salad to make it sweet if you like.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You will require a tight box to keep your salad for 3 days only.

FREEZER:

• It will not be a good choice for you to keep your salad in the freezer.

FAQs:

Can I prepare my salad before an event?

• Making this beforehand will be a good option for you, as the taste will improve.

Will I feel satisfied if I eat this as a meal?

• Yes, your salad is a good, fulfilling option for you here.

What to utilize instead of oil in my salad?

• Adding more orange juice will make your salad just fine as well.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Protein: 11 grams

Iron: 3.2 grams

Fiber: 10 grams

Vitamin A: 3,200 IU

Sodium: 210 grams

Calcium: 95 grams

Calories: 320 kcal

Net carbs: 28 grams

Total carbs: 38 grams

Potassium: 540 grams