Description
This Chickpea Spinach Salad features a refreshing blend of fresh greens, protein-rich chickpeas, tangy feta, and sweet cranberries, all drizzled with a homemade balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish, easily customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup arugula, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water and let them drain in a colander.
- Rinse the spinach and arugula under cold water, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- Measure out the dried cranberries and chop them in half if large.
- Finely chop the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired to mellow the flavor.
- Chop walnuts if using, and optionally toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Whisk or shake until well combined and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chopped spinach and arugula.
- Add the drained chickpeas, crumbled feta, and dried cranberries.
- Toss in the red onion and walnuts (if using).
- Drizzle with half of the dressing and toss gently to combine. Add more dressing if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or dressing as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dieses Salat kann im Voraus zubereitet werden; es ist jedoch am besten, das Dressing kurz vor dem Servieren hinzuzufügen, um die Blätter frisch und knackig zu halten.
- Fühlen Sie sich frei, den Salat anzupassen, indem Sie andere Zutaten wie Avocado, Paprika oder gegrilltes Hähnchen für zusätzliches Protein hinzufügen.
- Wenn Sie eine vegane Option bevorzugen, ersetzen Sie Feta-Käse durch eine pflanzliche Alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes