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Salad with Cranberries, Nuts & Garbanzo Beans Recipe

Salad with Cranberries, Nuts & Garbanzo Beans Recipe

A quick, delicious, and nutritious salad with chickpeas, dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 3 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl or Jar
  • Whisk or Fork
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Salad Tongs or Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup mixed nuts walnuts, almonds, or pecans, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh greens spinach, kale, or arugula (optional)
  • ¼ cup feta cheese optional
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ½ medium avocado sliced or cubed
  • Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Ingredients
  • Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
  • Chop the nuts into small pieces.
  • Wash and dry the greens (if using).
  • Thinly slice the red onion and dice the cucumber.
  • Slice or cube the avocado just before serving.
  • Crumble the feta cheese, if using.
  • Make the Dressing
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the Salad
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, red onion, and cucumber.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • If using greens, place them on a serving platter and top with the dressed salad mixture.
  • Add feta cheese and fresh avocado slices, if desired.
  • Serve & Enjoy!
  • Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Toast the nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Soak dried cranberries in warm water for 5 minutes for a juicier texture.
  • For meal prep, store the dressing separately and mix before serving.
  • Make it vegan by swapping honey for maple syrup and omitting feta cheese.
  • Add protein by including grilled chicken, tofu, or quinoa.
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