Lettuce Cranberry Nuts Chickpea Salad Recipe – Irresistibly Good
Try this vibrant Lettuce Cranberry Nuts Chickpea Salad Recipe for a fresh, healthy meal packed with flavor, fiber, and protein. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained (canned or cooked)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse the Chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them thoroughly to remove excess sodium. Add to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Add Cranberries & Nuts: Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds).
- Slice the Red Onion & Avocado: Thinly slice the red onion and avocado. Add the onion to the salad and set the avocado aside for topping later.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss & Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with the sliced avocado and serve immediately. Enjoy!