Fall Harvest Apple Chickpea Salad (Print)

Autumn-inspired mix of chickpeas, apples, walnuts, and honey-mustard dressing for a fresh, wholesome dish.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 2 medium apples, diced (Honeycrisp or Gala)
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced apples, walnuts, red onion, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes with no cooking required, perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
  • The crunch of apples and walnuts against creamy chickpeas makes every bite satisfying and different.
  • The honey-mustard dressing is tangy and just sweet enough to make you want to lick the bowl.
  • It holds up beautifully in the fridge, so leftovers actually taste better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the chickpeas—the canned liquid can make the salad taste metallic and dull.
  • Cut the apples just before assembling so they don't brown, or toss them with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice if you're prepping ahead.
  • If the dressing seems too thick, add a teaspoon of water and whisk again until it loosens up.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the dressing and keep it in the fridge—it's fantastic on roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or even as a marinade.
  • If you're serving this at a gathering, sprinkle a few extra walnuts and a little fresh parsley on top just before bringing it out for a polished, inviting look.
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