The WW Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is tasty. It has 150 calories per serving. Prepare this recipe in 15 minutes. You can pair this salad with lettuce, cucumber salad, grilled vegetables, steamed broccoli, quinoa, or whole wheat wraps. We may serve this WW Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette at parties, on occasions, festivals, birthdays, or as a light meal treat to yourself. The ingredients are chickpeas, cranberries, walnuts, red onion, celery, fresh orange juice, Dijon mustard, water, salt, black pepper, and a zero-calorie sweetener. Also, you will need a mixing bowl, a small bowl, a whisk, measuring cups and spoons, a knife, and a cutting board to prepare your salad. You can also store this in your salad for 3 days. This salad is easy to make as the instructions are simple.
STATS:
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Number of calories: 150 kcal
- Course: Salad
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Small bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup cranberries (dried)
- Quarter cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
ORANGE VINAIGRETTE:
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
- One tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- Zero-calorie sweetener
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKPEAS:
- This is the main component in your salad. It gives protein and fiber to your meal. You may replace it with white beans or lentils.
DRIED CRANBERRIES:
- Dried cranberries are also an important ingredient in your recipe. They include sweetness and chewiness to your salad. We may also use raisins as an alternative.
WALNUTS:
- We use walnuts to add a crunchy texture to your salad. They are healthy in fats. You may utilize seeds as another option.
RED ONION:
- Red onion gives a sharp taste to your recipe. We may also use green onions as another option.
CELERY:
- It gives your salad a fresh feel and crunchy texture. You may use cucumber as you prefer.
ORANGE JUICE:
- We use orange juice to make your recipe sweet and tangy. Also, you may use lemon juice as another idea.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard adds taste to your salad and helps the dressing mix. We may utilize yellow mustard as an alternative.
WATER:
- We will use water instead of oil to keep your recipe light.
SWEETENER:
- It includes sweetness in your salad and does not add points.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a bowl, you will include cranberries, chickpeas, walnuts, onion, celery, and parsley.
- Take another bowl and put mustard, water, salt, pepper, and orange juice.
- Now, add a sweetener if you feel the need and mix them.
- Then pour dressing on your salad and gently mix it.
- Lastly, put aside for 10 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MEALS:
- Lettuce
- Cucumber salad
- Grilled vegetables
- Steamed broccoli
- Whole wheat wraps
TIPS:
- We will use water in your dressing to make it low in points.
- Also, chill your salad before serving.
- You may reduce walnuts if you want fewer points.
- We will use fresh orange juice to get the best flavor.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We may store this salad for three days in a box.
FREEZER:
- Freezing salad is not really preferred.
FAQs:
Should I skip the sweetener from my recipe?
- Yes, it is up to you if you want to add or not.
Can I make my recipe low in points?
- Yes, you may reduce the quantity of walnuts or cranberries to make your salad lower in points.
Can I use canned chickpeas in my salad?
- Yes, you may use canned chickpeas, but rinse them properly before use.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 150 kcal
Net carbs: 20 grams
Total carbs: 25 g
Fiber: 6 grams
Protein: 6 g
Iron: 2 grams
Calcium: 35 g
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Sodium: 140 grams
Potassium: 270 g
Weight Watcher Points: 2-3 points