Apple Feta Chickpea Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

Apple Feta Chickpea Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this salad combines chickpeas, apples, feta cheese, and nuts, topped with a creamy honey mustard dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 medium apples, diced Opt for crispy varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped Alternative nuts can be used.
2 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey Can be substituted with agave syrup for vegan option.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
to taste Salt and black pepper

Method

Preparation

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and add them to a large salad bowl.
Dice the apples and thinly slice the red onion.
Add the diced apples, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, mixed salad greens, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the creamy honey mustard dressing over the salad.

Serve

Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Notes

This salad is perfect for a quick lunch or as a side at gatherings. Store it in an airtight container; best enjoyed within 3 days for optimal freshness.