Fall Apple Salad is perfect for taking to school or work. Apples and chickpeas combined with pumpkin seeds and cranberries. Even the dressing has some great fall flavours. You will also want to try this tasty harvest salad.
If you love warm fall spices, these Apple Cranberry Scones are a must-try.
This healthy fall salad recipe is sweet, tart, crunchy, protein-packed, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free too. Great for weekday lunches. Awesome for brunch.
Are you excited for apple season? I sure am. Crisp, juicy, fresh-picked right from the orchard. A sure sign of fall. Just what I need for apple oatmeal muffins, perfect for breakfast.
Or how about toffee apple muffins? A healthy alternative to those fun candy apples.
I am a mild weather girl, but I just happen to love the flavours of fall. The warm spices, cozy soups and stews, everything pumpkin, and of course apple season.
All the holiday meals and comfort foods. Harvest Turkey Wrap is another great fall recipe. The perfect way to use leftover turkey.
Ontario has loads of great orchards to visit. I am so lucky I am surrounded by them. In only a few minutes I can drive to 4 different orchards.
Thank goodness I have lots of apple recipes to make. They are great in smoothies, soups, and tarts, or cooked on the grill too.
We often have salads for dinner. There are so many healthy recipes to make, and this easy chickpea apple salad is one of our favourites.
Autumn Salad Ingredients:
- Fresh Apples – this apple salad will be great with any variety you choose.
- Dried Cranberries – the perfect fall ingredient. Adds that sweet tart flavour.
- Pumpkin Seeds – a great way to add nutrition and crunch.
- Chickpeas – you can use canned or cooked from scratch.
- Lemon Juice – every salad needs a squeeze of lemon.
- Olive Oil – a healthy base to any salad dressing.
- Pomegranate Balsamic – what a wonderful addition to the fall flavour profile.
- Pomegranate Molasses – a perfect way to add some sweetness to the mix.
- Apple Balsamic – if you have never tried flavoured balsamic, you are in for a treat.
- Cinnamon– the finishing touch to this delicious vinaigrette.
Easy Fall Salad Recipe
- Chop up some apples (skin on) and toss them into a mixing bowl.
- Add some pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, the perfect flavours of fall.
- Add some chickpeas (great protein).
- Toss everything into a bowl with a squeeze of lemon.
- For the fall salad dressing, I used a combination of apple and pomegranate balsamic along with some pomegranate molasses.
- Mix these with a bit of regular extra virgin olive oil and you have a tasty sweet/tart vinaigrette to tie in all the seasonal flavours.
Serving Suggestions
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. It will keep for several days. There are so many ways to enjoy it.
- A great way to start your day. Yes, I do eat this for breakfast.
- The perfect addition to the weekend brunch menu.
- Add it to yogurt with a touch of maple syrup for a bit of added sweetness.
- Pack it into containers, and lunch is ready for the week.
- Have it as a snack when you get home from the gym or school.
- Use it as a topping over ice cream for dessert.
- Stuff it into a wrap for a delicious sandwich idea.
- The perfect Thanksgiving salad recipe.
Chickpeas Are So Versatile
1 ounce of chickpeas contains 8 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein. A great plant-based protein choice.
Rinse with cold water to reduce the sodium content. This will also make them easier to digest.
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- This salad with chickpeas, fennel, and apples is tossed in a curry dressing.
- Stuffed acorn squash is perfect for Thanksgiving.
- Need a healthy snack? My friend Byron’s nacho roasted chickpeas are deliciously addictive.
Autumn Apple Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups diced apples (I used Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoons apple balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoons pomegranate balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoons pomegranate molasses
- ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the apples, core and dice. I left the skin on, but feel free to peel if you wish. Toss apples into a large bowl.
- Mix the lemon juice in the apples.
- To the bowl add the cranberries, pumpkin seeds and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl combine the salad dressing ingredients (oil, vinegars and cinnamon) and whisk until blended.
- Pour over the apple mixture. Mix well.
Kari | Chef and Steward
This is the perfect snacking treat that is also healthy for my little one! Thanks so much for this Gloria.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. This is a great recipe for kids. Super healthy and delicious.
Farrukh Aziz
I love the combination of chickpea and apple! And, the dressing was so unique and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this crisp apple salad….great for fall.
Amanda
This salad is so good! I just had to make it because I couldn’t wait for fall. I just love the flavor and crunch the apples added.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this apple salad recipe. I know it is a keeper in our house.
Katie Crenshaw
This makes the perfect balanced meal. I can make a big batch and munch on it for lunch for a couple of days. It is so delicious.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really can eat this healthy and delicious apple salad all day long.
Jenny
Such a wholesome and lovely salad. It will be a staple in our home this fall. I love all the flavors and how fresh it is. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give it a try soon. Perfect for fresh apple season.
Amy Liu Dong
Such a delicious and healthy recipe that I can eat any time of the day. I love it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really can eat this apple salad any time of the day. ENJOY!
Brianna
Love how light this salad is. The dressing is divine and love the crunch from the pumpkin seeds.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I could eat this apple salad for any meal of the day.
Tristin
This is the perfect salad for kids! Mine really enjoy eating garbanzo beans and apples, it was a no brainer to try out this fall apple salad. Of course, they LOVED it!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you and your family love this fall flavoured apple salad.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
Oh Gloria this sounds and looks amazing! It’s absolutely perfect for Fall! All those flavors pair perfectly together and just scream a cool autumn/fall day. Thank you so much for sharing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. I hope you give this delicious fall apple salad a try soon.
Toni
Such a delicious salad!! My kids really enjoyed it! they love apples!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this apple salad with chickpeas.
Agnieszka | Wholly Tasteful
I’ve been looking for ways to use chickpeas in new dishes, Will definitely try this salad. It sounds amazing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope you give this delicious chickpea and apple salad a try soon.
Jill
sounds delicious! Love all of the flavors! Never thought to use chickpeas with fall flavors and I can’t wait to try it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is a great salad for fall. Hope you give this Apple Chickpea Salad a try soon.