Description
A vibrant, protein-packed salad with sweet cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, red onion, and parsley.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until well blended.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 12g