Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
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Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Description
The salad combines raw ingredients: small-chopped broccoli for crunch, chickpeas for protein and creaminess, crisp apples for sweetness, shredded carrots for color and texture, along with green onion, dried cherries, pecans, and chopped parsley for flavor and visual appeal. These ingredients remain fresh and vibrant without cooking. The dressing is a blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and seasoning to bring a balanced tang and slight sweetness that complements the mix.
The salad can be served immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch or chilled to meld flavors. Its varied textures and balance of sweet, tart, and nutty make it a versatile accompaniment or light entrée. Leftovers keep for up to five days in the refrigerator, maintaining texture and flavor.
To adapt for dietary needs, the honey can be replaced with agave or maple syrup for a vegan option.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 broccoli head, very finely chopped
- 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups apple diced, honeycrisp (from about 2 medium
- 1 cup carrot shredded or 1 cup matchstick cut
- ⅓ cup green onion diced
- ⅓ cup dried cherries
- ⅓ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- TO GARNISH:
- Cherry extra
- pecan extra
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add finely chopped broccoli, chickpeas, apples, carrots, green onion, dried cherries, pecans, and parsley. Set aside.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the following ingredients in a small bowl: olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Immediately drizzle over salad and toss to combine.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with extra cherries and pecans and serve immediately or place in the fridge for later. Salad will keep well up to 5 days. Serves 4.
Notes
- The salad serves about 4 people but may serve 6 when offered as part of a larger spread.
- Use agave or maple syrup instead of honey to make the dressing vegan-friendly.
- Feel free to explore ingredient substitutions and tips from the full recipe post to customize flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 410cal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.7g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 19.2g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Fiber | 13.7g | 55% |
| Sugar | 19.5g | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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