This Chickpea and Walnut Salad recipe is super easy to make and is alternative to the better known apple cranberry walnut salad and pear and walnut salad. It’s a combination of some of my favourite fresh vegetables in just one bite. It’s packed with protein, and it is very rich in flavour. This recipe is also a perfect side dish because the flavours compliment all dishes.
Chickpeas are known for their richness in vitamins and minerals, especially fibre. It offers plenty of health benefits such as: improving digestion, and it can help you manage your weight properly.
As it’s incredibly high in protein, it’s a great substitute for meat in vegan diets. I recommend this nutritious ingredient when you’re transitioning into a vegan diet.
I added pomegranate because it’s so flavourful and, at the same time, it has anti-inflammatory factors.
You can also add vegetables of your choice as this recipe is quite versatile.
Table of Contents
Chickpea walnut salad Ingredients:
- Chickpeas
- Onion
- Walnuts
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Salad Leaves of your choice
- Salt
- Balsamic Vinegar
Alternatives
- Chickpeas
- Cannellini beans – It’s the best alternative, but it’s not amazing
- Onion
- Leeks can do the job as well
- Walnuts
- Pecan nuts work just as well
- Pomegranate Seeds
- You can skip this, but it really does add lots of flavour
- Salt
- Low sodium salt
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
1.) This recipe is so simple and very easy to make. I used canned chickpeas to keep it simple. Rinse and drain them, and you will be ready to go!
2.) Grab a bowl and toss in 1.5 cups of chickpeas, 0.5 cups of walnuts, 0.5 cups of pomegranate seeds, 1 small onion sliced and a bunch of salad leaves of your choice.
3.) Add a pinch of salt to taste and a light spray of balsamic vinegar for extra flavour. Mix all the ingredients.
4.) Enjoy as a side dish or have it as a main.
Chickpea Walnut Salad
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chickpeas
- 1 pc Onion
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 0.5 cups Pomegranate Seeds
- 1 bunch Salad Leaves
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- This recipe is so simple and very easy to make. I used canned chickpeas to keep it simple. Rinse and drain them, and you will be ready to go!
- Grab a bowl and toss in 1.5 cups of chickpeas, 0.5 cups of walnuts, 0.5 cups of pomegranate seeds, 1 small onion sliced and a bunch of salad leaves of your choice.
- Add a pinch of salt to taste and a light spray of balsamic vinegar for extra flavour. Mix all the ingredients.
- Enjoy as a side dish or have it as a main.
Nutrition
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If this walnut salad isn’t for you, then try some of these recipes:
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Delicious Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe: Stuffed Peppers & Millet
Sources & Resources
Nutritial information for Wallnuts – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/nutrients
This simple salad recipe is great. II always get overwhelmed when I see a recipe with so many ingredients but this one is perfect. I will definitely try it! Has all the ingredients I love
I like how easy it is especially when you have only little time to prepare a meal.
I love the pairing of ingredients and the quick turn around. We’ve tried a chickpea salad before, but weren’t sold. I think the pomegranates might be the trick here, such a combination of flavors.
Sounds like it tastes great. I just will have to leave the onions out. Thanks.
This salad looks incredible! Walnuts and pomegranate what an awesome combination, it sounds Devine. I will be trying this out with my dinner this evening x
Goodness. This is such a simple thing to make and sounds absolutely wonderful. I would 100% for sure at the pomegranates. I think I’ll make it this weekend or maybe even today.
I love chickpeas. I would love to try out this salad it looks so good.
Looks simple and delicious! A perfect combo for a quick and easy lunch 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
This recipe looks delicious. I think everyone in my household will love it.
This salad looks so good. I really enjoy chickpeas and hummus but I have to admit I don’t eat them too often. I think that this will help me try something a little different.