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Apple Feta Chickpea Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

A nutritious powerhouse salad featuring crisp apples, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas, drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed Rinse thoroughly to remove excess sodium.
  • 2 medium apples, diced Toss in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use fresh feta for best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped Can substitute with almonds or pecans.
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens Choose your favorite mix.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Adjust quantity based on preference.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt Adjust for creaminess preference.
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds mild spiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances overall flavor.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and add them to a large salad bowl.
  2. Dice the apples and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Add the diced apples, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, mixed salad greens, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Pour the creamy honey mustard dressing over the salad.
  2. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To prevent browning of apples, toss in lemon juice before mixing.
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