Spinach Apple Chickpea Salad
A fresh, easy salad with a balance of flavors and textures, featuring chickpeas, apples, and a creamy honey-mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach Baby spinach is easiest
- 2 medium Apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala) Chop just before mixing to prevent browning
- 1 can Chickpeas Rinse well after draining
- 1/4 medium Red onion A little goes a long way
- 1/2 cup Crunchy nuts (walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds) Optional for a crunchy texture
Honey-Mustard Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo Can use half of each
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil Optional for a silkier dressing
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and dry your spinach using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas well.
- Chop the apple just before mixing to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, combine yogurt or mayo, Dijon, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust as needed.
Mixing the Salad
- In a large bowl, add spinach, chickpeas, apple, onion, and crunchy nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
Notes
For leftovers, store spinach and mixed ingredients separately to maintain freshness. Consider adding protein like chicken or tuna for a full meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8g