Cook Wild Rice: If you don't have cooked rice on hand, start that now and cook according to package instructions. The suggested amount is a heaping 1/4 cup cooked rice per bowl.
Roast Chickpeas and Sweet Potato: Preheat oven to 425 F. Prepare two parchment-lined baking sheets.
On one sheet, add chickpeas. Drizzle with 2 tsp oil, then season with ½ tsp thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
To the other baking sheet, add sweet potatoes. Drizzle with another 2 tsp oil, then season with ½ tsp thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread out in an even layer.
Roast chickpeas and sweet potatoes for 20-25 min, tossing halfway through and rotating baking sheets, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crisp.
Make Dressing: Meanwhile, in a bowl or vessel, add garlic, balsamic vinegar, oil, dijon and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until emulsified.
Massage Kale: Add kale to a large bowl. Drizzle 1 tbsp dressing over top, then season with salt. Using your hands, massage the dressing into the leaves, until well coated and leaves turn dark green.
Assemble Salad: Arrange cooked wild rice, kale, roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, apples and almonds in 4 bowls. Drizzle remaining dressing over top.