Apple Feta Salad with Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas & Persimmons
Taste the cozy flavors of fall with this sweet and spicy salad recipe. Our Apple Feta Salad Kit gives you a head start with a blend of fresh spinach and spring mix topped with the double crunch of honey-frosted almonds and cinnamon puffed apples. Sprinkle it with creamy feta and zesty white balsamic shallot vinaigrette for a bright finish. But let’s lean even more into the fall vibes with chickpeas tossed in maple syrup, cinnamon, and smoky paprika, then roasted to crispy perfection. Layer on the naturally sweet persimmon to fill out the fall harvest vibe. Serve this salad as a side on a cozy night or as a protein-packed lunch.
- Active Time:
- 10 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 25 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 2–3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (10.6 oz) Taylor Farms Apple Feta Salad Kit
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for balance)
- Pinch sea salt
- 1–2 ripe Fuyu persimmons, thinly sliced (peel optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven (or air fryer) to 400°F.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, paprika, and salt. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy. Let cool slightly—they’ll continue to crisp as they cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the salad base from the Taylor Farms Apple Feta Salad Kit. Toss with the included dressing and toppings.
- Layer with roasted chickpeas and sliced persimmons.
- Optional: Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or a light sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Become a Persimmon Person
Possibly the most under-appreciated fall fruit, persimmons are usually overshadowed by autumn staples like apples or squash—but not anymore! We’re giving this unsung delight its time to shine, with recipes like our Asiago Kale Winter Salad, Kale Harvest Salad, Persimmon & Burrata Harvest Salad, and Squash & Pistachio Sweet Kale Fall Salad.
Why don’t persimmons get the love they deserve? Confusion around the names and different varieties might play a part. We recommend the more versatile Fuyu persimmons for salads. They’re mildly sweet with notes of honey, cinnamon, and brown sugar—perfect for fall meals. They can be crisp like an apple, but will also soften with time—either way is yummy!
Other varieties, like Hachiya and American persimmons, are astringent, meaning they’re chalky and bitter if not ripe. As they soften, they become quite sweet, with honey and caramel notes. However, their jelly-like texture makes them more suited for purees.
So, what are you waiting for? Check out the Fuyu persimmons at your local grocery store, and discover your new favorite fall treat.
