Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and protein-rich garbanzo beans. This dish is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a delightful, healthy choice.
Ingredients
• 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
• 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, garbanzo beans, dried cranberries, nuts, red onion, and feta cheese (if using).
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Enjoy fresh!
Notes
• Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
• Swap feta cheese with goat cheese or omit for a vegan option.
• Use different nuts like pistachios or cashews for variety.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg (if using feta)
Keywords: healthy salad, cranberry salad, garbanzo bean salad, chickpea salad, nuts and berries salad, easy lunch