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Apple Chickpea Salad
A fresh and crunchy salad combining sweet apples, hearty chickpeas, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 3 pieces Honeycrisp apples sub Fujis, Gala, or Pink Lady
- 1 piece lemon the juice
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 1 cup seedless grapes red or white
Canned Goods
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz or 400 g — drained and rinse
Nuts and Dried Fruits
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Dairy and Condiments
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo sub vegan mayo or more Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste + freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Dice apples and toss with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Fold in celery, grapes, chickpeas, pecans, and cranberries. Pour dressing and mix.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Notes
For extra crunch, add some chopped walnuts or almonds.