Chickpeas may simply be my favourite legume. I can all the time discover them lurking in my cabinet, prepared for use in fast greek chopped salad lunch or to throw in a curry dish after I’m feeling like I need slightly plant-based protein however don’t need to cook dinner. Their creamy texture is one I discover myself all the time coming again to. Anybody else a chickpea lover?!

I really like bringing you scrumptious plant-based meals; not solely as a result of they’re higher for us and the surroundings, however as a result of they’re handy and simple to throw along with minimal effort. Faculty college students and anybody who finds themselves busy and on the go — this recipe is for you!

Abra and I whipped these vegan pecan apple chickpea salad wraps about 4 years in the past and completely cherished the flavors and texture. It’s harking back to an apple tuna salad you had rising up, besides there’s no tuna or mayo concerned, making it vegan and gluten free.

And guess what? This recipe solely takes about quarter-hour to make. YASSSS.

Every thing you’ll have to make these apple chickpea salad wraps

Get able to fall in love with the flavors and textures in these vegan apple chickpea salad wraps. They’re the right combo of candy and savory with slightly crunch in each chunk! Right here’s what you’ll have to make them:

• Chickpeas: the star of the present in these wraps that pack loads of plant-based protein.
• Apple: slightly diced apple provides great, juicy sweetness. I really like Honeycrisp!
• Pecans: add some crunch with toasted, chopped pecans.
• Dried tart cherries: okay YUM I really like the candy & tart combo that dried tart cherries give the salad.
• Parsley, celery & inexperienced onion: for crisp bites of freshness.
• For the maple dijon dressing: we’re utilizing a creamy, scrumptious dressing made with tahini, maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
• For the wraps: I like to make use of giant spinach tortillas and add some contemporary spinach & shredded carrots for additional coloration, texture and vitamin. Be happy to make use of any tortillas you’d like, together with grain free ones!

Scrumptious methods to customise

As a result of these vegan chickpea salad wraps are crammed with tons of contemporary substances, they’re tremendous straightforward to customise with what you’ve got available. Listed below are some suggestions:

• Go nut free: you may completely use sunflower seeds as an alternative of the pecans, or omit the nuts altogether.
• Attempt a brand new protein: in the event you’re not plant-based or vegetarian, be happy to sub the can of chickpeas for cooked, chopped or shredded hen breast.
• Increase the veggies: as I discussed, I like to spherical out the wraps with contemporary spinach and shredded carrots. Shredded purple cabbage would even be scrumptious!
• Swap your mix-ins: be happy to make use of dried cranberries, chopped dates and even raisins instead of the tart cherries. Cilantro can be a fantastic sub for the parsley.

Straightforward vegan chickpea salad wraps in 4 easy steps

You’re quarter-hour away out of your new favourite lunch!

1. Mix the salad mix-ins. Begin by mashing your drained chickpeas, then add them to a bowl with the diced apples, pecans, tart cherries, celery, parsley, and inexperienced onions.
2. Make the dressing. Whisk collectively all the substances for the dressing and add heat water as-needed to get a pleasant pourable consistency.
3. Combine the salad collectively. Add the maple dijon dressing to the chickpea salad and blend it nicely to mix. Style and add extra salt and pepper as wanted.
4. Wrap it up & take pleasure in! Lastly, add your chickpea salad to three giant spinach wraps, prime with spinach and shredded carrot in the event you’d like, wrap them up and revel in! See beneath for extra scrumptious methods to benefit from the salad itself.

Extra methods to take pleasure in this apple chickpea salad

Out of enormous tortillas or searching for different methods to benefit from the salad itself? Listed below are some scrumptious methods to eat it:

• Serve the salad in a bowl as-is and revel in as a beautiful aspect dish that’s good for events.
• Add it to lettuce cups or giant collard leaves for a low carb wrap choice.
• Sandwich it between two slices of your favourite bread! My Grandma’s selfmade seedy sandwich bread can be good.

Storing ideas

Retailer any leftover apple chickpea salad or chickpea salad wraps in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4-5 days.

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Get all of our scrumptious vegan lunch recipes right here!

I hope you’re keen on these vegan apple chickpea salad wraps! If you happen to make them make sure you depart a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated them. Get pleasure from, xo!

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Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Whole Time 15 minutes minutes

ServesServes 3 wraps

Scrumptious vegan pecan apple chickpea salad wraps with a creamy maple dijon tahini dressing. These straightforward chickpea salad wraps take simply quarter-hour to make with none cooking concerned, making this a fantastic recipe for wholesome lunches and events! Benefit from the apple chickpea salad in your favourite wrap, on toast, as-is and even in lettuce cups!

Substances

• For the salad:
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup small diced natural honeycrisp apple (from about 1 small to medium honeycrisp apple)
• ⅓ cup coarsely chopped uncooked or toasted pecans*
• ⅓ cup dried tart cherries
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley (or sub cilantro)
• ¼ cup chopped inexperienced onions
• For the dressing:
• 3 tablespoons tahini (I like Soom Meals)
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (or use honey if not vegan)
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt, plus extra to style
• A lot of freshly floor black pepper
• 2-3 tablespoons heat water, to skinny dressing
• For the wraps:
• 3 giant spinach tortillas (or tortillas of selection)*
• 3-4 cups natural spinach
• ¾ cup shredded carrots

Directions

• Add rinsed and drained chickpeas to a big bowl and use a masher or fork to mash many of the chickpeas. Add in diced apples, chopped pecans, tart cherries, celery, parsley and inexperienced onions.

• In a separate bowl, make the dressing: Add tahini, honey, dijon, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper and heat water. Combine to mix till a creamy dressing varieties. Add extra water if needed. I discovered that someplace between 2-3 tablespoons was good.

• Add dressing to the chickpea salad. Stir to mix and coat all of the substances with dressing. Style and regulate as needed. You could need to add extra salt and/or pepper.

• Lay out spinach wraps and add about 1 cup of spinach, prime with ¼ cup shredded carrots. High with ⅓ of the chickpea salad combination. Tightly roll up the wrap, tucking within the ends as you go. Safe tightly with a toothpick if needed. Makes 3 giant wraps! You may also eat the salad as is or put in lettuce wraps or swiss chard. Salad will keep good for five days within the fridge.

Recipe Notes

*If you happen to use smaller 8-inch tortillas, you’ll doubtless get 4 servings out of this recipe.
*In case you are nut free, be happy to make use of roasted sunflower seeds as an alternative of pecans. Tahini is comprised of sesame seeds in order that shouldn’t be a problem.

Diet

Serving: 1wrapEnergy: 558calCarbohydrates: 76.3gProtein: 16.2gFats: 23.5gSaturated Fats: 3.5gFiber: 13.3gSugar: 18.2g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Images by: Eat Love Eats

This publish was initially revealed on February 14, 2019, republished on August 26, 2021, and republished on September fifth, 2024.