Apple & Chickpea Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard
This festive salad is so cozy and flavorful, perfect for the holiday table or any time! It's filled with crisp apples and greens, along with tangy cranberries and vegan honey mustard dressing.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp each kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- 1/3 cup walnuts toasted
- 4 servings salad greens
- 1 to 2 apples thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup vegan feta crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp hemp seed hearts optional
Dressing (whisk together in a bowl):
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, add the chickpeas, oil and seasonings. Stir, cook 3 to 4 min as chickpeas heat through, then let cool somewhat.
- Meanwhile, whisk together dressing in a small bowl. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet on medium heat for 3 to 5 min, stirring often.
- Add greens to serving bowl or plates. Top with chickpeas, walnuts, apples, feta, dried cranberries, hemp seed hearts, and dressing to taste.