Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or spinach

• 1 small cucumber, diced (optional for freshness)

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Orange Vinaigrette:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• Zest of ½ orange

• Salt & pepper to taste