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Chickpea Apple Broccoli Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Healthy apple broccoli salad with chickpeas, dried cherries, carrots, pecans and fresh herbs. Toss everything together in a light honey dijon dressing to bring this salad together. Easy to make, great for lunch or parties and makes excellent leftovers!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 head broccoli, very finely chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups diced honeycrisp apples (from about 2 medium honeycrisp apples)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (or 1 cup matchstick cut carrots)
  • ⅓ cup diced green onion
  • ⅓ cup dried cherries
  • ⅓ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
  • TO GARNISH:
  • Extra cherries and pecans

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add finely chopped broccoli, chickpeas, apples, carrots, green onion, dried cherries, pecans, and parsley. Set aside.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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

  • If you are making this for a party, it most likely serves 6 rather than 4 people.
  • To make vegan: sub agave or maple syrup for the honey.
  • See the full post for tips, tricks, and optional ingredient swaps!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% 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.