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Crunchy Broccoli Apple Chickpea Salad (with Dijon Dressing, 15 Minutes, No Cook, Nutritious Vegetarian Lunch)
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Crunchy Broccoli Apple Chickpea Salad | 15-Minute No-Cook

Easy Crunchy Broccoli Apple Chickpea Salad with Dijon Dressing is a fresh, crunchy, no-cook vegetarian salad with chopped broccoli, crisp apple, chickpeas and a tangy Dijon apple cider vinegar dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli florets about 3.5 oz (100 g)
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, about 2.6 oz (75 g)
  • ½ small red apple about 3 oz (85 g)
  • 4 –5 cherry tomatoes about 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh leek about ¼ oz (7–8 g), optional
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 14 ml
  • 1½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar 7 ml
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 g
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon maple syrup optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 small pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Prep the chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, maple syrup (if using) and salt until smooth.
  3. Season the chickpeas. Pour the dressing over the chickpeas, toss well and let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  4. Chop the broccoli. Wash the broccoli and dry it thoroughly. Cut the florets into very small pieces, about ¼ to ½ inch (0.5–1 cm), or into thin slivers, so the dressing coats them evenly.
  5. Prep the rest. Slice the apple thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the parsley and thinly slice the leek into rings.
  6. Assemble. Lay the thin apple slices down as the base of the salad and reserve few slices for decoration. Add a layer of the chopped broccoli. Place the leek rings around the border of the plate as decoration. Spoon the seasoned chickpeas into the center.
  7. Finish and serve. Arrange a few apple slices on top and the cherry tomatoes for a pretty presentation. Sprinkle with parsley and pour any remaining dressing over the top. Serve right away.

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