Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining tender chickpeas, crisp apples, and sweet dried cranberries tossed in a light lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 medium fresh apples, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the apples and finely chopping the parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then mix lightly again.
- Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve fresh or chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Letting the salad rest enhances the flavor.
- You can chill it for a more refreshing taste.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cranberry chickpea salad, healthy chickpea salad, vegan salad recipe, easy fruit salad with chickpeas