Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with spinach, chickpeas, and cranberries, dressed in homemade lemon olive oil.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, water, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chickpeas, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- Add dressing: Pour the lemon olive oil dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add feta (optional): If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad immediately, or chill for later.
Notes
For best results, store the dressing separately until ready to serve to keep the greens fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean