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Fall Chickpea Salad
4.8 from 108 votes

Fall Chickpea Salad

This Fall Chickpea Salad combines chickpeas, fresh apple, avocado, red onion, pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and an optional crumbly cheese like feta. Tossed with a lemony, slightly sweet dressing made from olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic, it balances crisp, creamy, and tart textures and flavors, ideal for a refreshing and filling salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the salad:
  • 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 apple chopped (I like Honeycrisp, large
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese optional, crumbled, or goat cheese
For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, apple, avocado, lemon juice, red onion, nuts, cranberries, and cheese, if using.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To keep the salad vegan, simply leave out the cheese.
  • Use apples like Honeycrisp for a crisp, sweet flavor that complements the salad.
  • Fresh lemon juice helps maintain avocado color and adds brightness.
  • Combine salad ingredients and dressing just before serving to preserve texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 430mg (9%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 430mg 9%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.