INGREDIENTS
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 broccoli crown, very finely chopped
- ¾ cup shredded carrots
- ⅓ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup dried tart cherries
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
For the dressing:
- 6 tablespoons tahini
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4-5 tablespoons warm water to thin dressing
For the wraps:
- 4 large (10 inch) spinach tortillas
- 4 cups raw spinach
DIRECTIONS
- Add rinsed and drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a masher or fork to mash the chickpeas.
- Add apples, broccoli, carrots, pecans, tart cherries, celery, parsley, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, make the dressing. Add tahini, maple syrup, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Mix to combine until a creamy dressing forms. Add water if necessary.
- Add dressing to the chickpea salad. Stir to combine and coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Taste and add more black pepper as needed.
- Lay out spinach wraps and top each with about 1 cup of spinach. Spoon ¼ of the chickpea salad mixture onto each wrap. Tightly roll up the wrap, tucking in the ends as you go. Secure tightly with a toothpick.
- You can also eat the salad without the wrap. Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
VARIATIONS AND TIPS
- Instead of pecans, you can use walnuts or sunflower seeds. Or even try mixing several types of nuts and seeds!
- Feel free to use whatever dried fruit you prefer – dried cranberries or raisins would be delicious!
- Instead of the spinach tortilla, you could serve it in a whole wheat pita pocket, on whole grain toast, or on romaine or swiss chard as a lettuce wrap.
NUTRITION FACTS
YIELD: 8 servings (1 serving = ½ wrap)
Calories: 354 per serving, Carbohydrates: 51g, Fiber: 9.2g, Sugar: 12.8g (5.1g added sugar), Protein: 12g, Fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 531mg
* Nutrition facts will change as variations and substitutions are included. Above nutrition facts are based on including pecans, cherries, and maple syrup.
SOURCE: adapted from Ambitiouskitchen.com