The Vegan Chickpea Grape Salad with Red Apple (Greek yogurt dressing) is tasty and has 235 kcal per serving. Takes 30 minutes to prepare this side dish. Serve it at holidays, events, lunches, functions, brunch, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains cooked chickpeas, red apple, red seedless grapes, celery, red onion, parsley, walnuts, salt, unsweetened vegan Greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder. We may pair this salad with lentil soup, vegan hummus wrap, pasta salad, broccoli soup, brown rice, roasted chickpeas, quinoa pilaf, mixed green salad, or roasted sweet potatoes. Keep this Vegan Chickpea Grape Salad with Red Apple (Greek yogurt dressing) for three days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Cooking Time: Nil
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Servings: 4
- Course: Side Dish
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Rubber spatula
- Serving bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SALAD:
- Two cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- Quarter cup celery
- 1 medium red apple
- Quarter cup red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Quarter cup toasted walnuts
FOR THE VEGAN GREEK YOGURT DRESSING:
- Quarter tsp fine salt
- Half cup unsweetened vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Quarter tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Quarter tsp black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKPEAS:
- This is the main component that gives vegan protein and soft texture to the salad. Chickpeas maintain the crunch and vegetables. You may use white beans, butter beans, or cooked lentils as per your preference.
RED APPLE:
- Apples give a natural sweet taste and crisp bite to the salad. They have a firm texture that stays tender for several hours and make the salad good for meal prep. You may use Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady as an alternative.
CELERY:
- It gives extra crunch and clean taste to the salad. Celery maintains the sweet taste from the fruit and keeps the salad light. You may use cucumber as another choice.
WALNUTS:
- Walnuts give crunch and an earthy taste that complements sweet grapes and apples. You may use sunflower seeds as a substitute.
UNSWEETENED VEGAN GREEK-STYLE YOGURT:
- This is the ingredient that makes the creamy and rich dressing. Greek-style yogurt coats the salad components well. You may use blended silken tofu as another idea.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard gives a tangy taste to the dressing and blends the ingredients to make the creamy mixture. You may use whole grain mustard as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, drain and rinse chickpeas properly, then dice the apple.
- Cut the grapes in half and chop the onion, parsley, walnuts, and celery.
- Include all the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Whisk vegan Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Then gently mix the dressing with the salad to coat all the components.
- Lastly, chill the salad in the fridge for fifteen minutes, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
LUNCH:
- Whole Wheat Pita
- Sourdough Bread
- Multigrain Crackers
SANDWICH:
- Vegan Avocado Sandwich
- Grilled Vegetable Panini
- Vegan Hummus Wrap
SOUP:
- Lentil Soup
- Vegetable Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Broccoli Soup
PICNIC:
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Roasted Vegetable Skewers
SIDE:
- Mixed Green Salad
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Brown Rice
PARTY:
- Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Veggie Platter
- Vegan Pinwheels
- Roasted Chickpeas
TIPS:
- Mix the apples and lemon juice so the apple stays fresh longer.
- Dry the chickpeas properly, then include them in the salad to avoid a watery salad.
- Include walnuts before mixing the ingredients to keep them crunchy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the salad for 3 days in the box.
FREEZER:
- Freezing this recipe is not really good, as the components lose their texture.
FAQs:
Is this recipe good to prepare in advance?
- Yes, it is a great choice to make 24 hours before serving.
Can I include more vegetables as well?
- Yes, you may add cucumbers, carrots, or bell peppers as per your choice.
Which vegan yogurt works best in this recipe?
- You may use plain unsweetened Greek-style vegan yogurt for better results.
Can I exclude nuts from this salad?
- Yes, you may skip them or replace them with sunflower seeds.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 23 grams
Iron: 2.4 mg
Total Carbs: 30 grams
Vitamin A: 420 IU
Fiber: 7 grams
Calcium: 88 mg
Protein: 10 grams
Calories: 235 kcal
Sodium: 340 milligrams
Potassium: 490 mg
