Description
A vibrant and refreshing chickpea salad with a perfect balance of spicy jalapeno, sweet cranberries, and zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them by chopping and measuring.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, jalapeno peppers, dried cranberries, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Add salt and black pepper, then mix again.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno quantity to control spice level
- Chill before serving for a more refreshing taste
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy chickpea salad, jalapeno cranberry salad, healthy chickpea salad, vegan salad recipe, quick salad