Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

 Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette 

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

For the Orange Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, chopped spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

4. Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Enjoy this fresh, crunchy, and tangy salad!