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Chickpea Apple Cranberry Summer Salad

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A refreshing summer salad combining chickpeas, apple, cranberries, celery, and nuts for a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 400g / 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium apple, diced
  • 100g / ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 50g / ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by dicing the apple, celery, and red onion. Then, chop the walnuts or pecans into smaller pieces.
  2. Whisk Together the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup (or agave), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine the Salad Components: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced apple, dried cranberries, celery, red onion, chopped walnuts or pecans, and parsley.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  5. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

For a nut-free option, replace nuts with seeds like sunflower seeds. Adjust the sweetness of the dressing according to taste.

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