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Apple Chickpea Salad

Apple Chickpea Salad Recipe

This is an easy and quick recipe for apple chickpea salad. Pan-roasted chickpea is combined with apples, celery and served with avocado peanut butter dressing.

Apple Chickpea Salad

Apple chickpea salad is one of my favorite lunch dishes to make for several reasons:

  • It only take minutes to make
  • It’s protein-rich
  • It’s healthy
  • It’s filling

But not only that! This apple chickpea salad is naturally gluten-free and also vegan.

Apple Chickpea Salad Ingredients

Now I don’t have that many vegan recipes on the blog but these few are worth mentioning:

  • Spicy Thai Pumpkin Soup
  • Shaved Zucchini Salad
  • Mashed Potato Flatbread – The flatbread is my absolute favorite! It is easy to make and everyone loves it!

I love them because they are all quick and easy to make. Like this apple chickpea salad!

By the way, I am using cooked chickpea to save time. If you prefer cooking with dry chickpea, then go ahead and use that one (cook it according to package instructions).

Frying Chickpeas and Parsley for Apple Chickpea Salad

How to make apple chickpea salad

Start with pan-roasting the chickpea. This takes about 4 minutes on low-medium heat. You want to toss the chickpea around from time to time. Right before end, stir in the paprika and let it roast for a minute. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Stir around.

Now coarsely grate the apples (I also peel the skin but you don’t have to, especially when using organic or homegrown apples) and thinly slice the celery.

Healthy Apple Chickpea Salad Topping with Dressing

Combine all the ingredients in a serving bowl and you are ready to serve. This apple chickpea salad tastes delicious on its own, but if you like to dress yours, here is the dressing idea for you:

Avocado + peanut butter + water + extra virgin olive oil + soy sauce (optional) = avocado peanut butter dressing.

It’s quick and you will add some healthy fats to your diet as well as some extra protein.

Serving the Apple Chickpea Salad

Tips for making apple chickpea salad

  • Lentils can also be added to this salad.
  • The avocado peanut butter dressing can be easily doubled or omitted (if this is not your thing). If you are looking for a different dressing flavor, I have a recipe for Goat Cheese Salad on the blog. That could be a great substitution.
  • The pan-roasted chickpea is the star of this easy apple chickpea salad. If you choose not to pan-roast it, you will be losing a lot of flavor.
  • If you like cilantro, you could use it instead of parsley. However, I personally prefer parsley in this recipe.
  • I highly recommend using extra virgin olive oil, especially when making the dressing. (this post tells you a bit more on why extra virgin olive oil is the best).
Apple Chickpea Salad Bowl

I have had this apple chickpea salad recipe on the blog for a couple of years now and I figured it was the highest time to give it an update. I re-shot the photos and also created a new dressing to go with it (for those who love to dress their salads).

I hope you give it a go, guys!

Homemade Apple Chickpea Salad
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Apple Chickpea Salad

This is an easy and quick recipe for apple chickpea salad. Pan-roasted chickpea is combined with apples, celery and served with avocado peanut butter dressing.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4 Portions (as a side)
Calories: 384
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For Apple Chickpea Salad:

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 14 ounce Cooked Chickpea (400g)
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • ½ Medium Lemon , juice only
  • A Handful of Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
  • 4 Medium Apples
  • 2 Celery Stalks (about 5 ounce/150 g)

For Avocado Peanut Butter Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Ripe Avocado
  • ½ Medium Lemon , juice only
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce , optional
  • ½ cup Water
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Instructions 

  • In a frying pan/skillet, heat the oil. Add the chickpeas and roast for about 4 minutes, tossing it from time to time. Add paprika, and toss the chickpea around until completely coated.
  • Roast for about a minute before turning off the heat. Combine this with lemon juice and roughly chopped parsley. Season it with little salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Peel (optional) and coarsely grate the apples, thinly slice the celery. Throw these into a serving bowl altogether with the roasted chickpea. Give it a stir.
  • For the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add more liquid, if needed.

Notes

  1. The dressing is completely optional.
  2. You will get about ½ cup of the dressing.
  3. This recipe yields about 2 pounds/900 g of salad.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian Salad Recipe
Nutrition Facts
Apple Chickpea Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
384
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
315
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
587
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
1030
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
8.2
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
72
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3.7
mg
21
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Mira says

    19/04/2016 at 11:12

    I love this recipe and I’m so sure ill be making it in the future.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      19/04/2016 at 14:29

      Thanks Mira! It’s a great salad all right!

      Reply
  2. Cindy Gordon says

    21/08/2018 at 15:28

    Chickpeas are my go-to. I love them. This avocado peanut butter dressing, WHOA be still my heart! YUMMMM5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/08/2018 at 08:57

      Thanks, Cindy!

      Reply
  3. ali randall says

    21/08/2018 at 15:31

    I am a fan of chickpeas because they are healthy and pack a protein punch. This is ideal for side dishes for a barbecue :)5 stars

    Reply
  4. Angela says

    21/08/2018 at 16:14

    What a gorgeous salad. I am loving the flavors! Always looking for new ways to use chick peas so this is just perfect! Thanks!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/08/2018 at 08:58

      You are welcome! :)

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    21/08/2018 at 16:21

    oh, this looks so amazing! I just love chickpeas! This dressing sounds so different too! Easy and delicious lunch, this would make!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/08/2018 at 08:59

      Thank you, Beth!

      Reply
  6. Anvita says

    21/08/2018 at 16:28

    I think I know what I am trying for lunch today. I have all the ingredients easily available. This sounds yum.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      22/08/2018 at 08:59

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  7. Colin says

    18/07/2021 at 03:53

    Wow this was good! Tasted like hummus in salad-form5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      02/08/2021 at 17:01

      :) Yay! Thanks so much for your feedback and rating, Colin. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this salad. It is one of my favorites.

      Reply

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