Chickpea and Celery Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Chickpea and Celery Salad is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chickpeas, crunchy celery, and the vibrant kick of red onion, this salad is elevated with fresh parsley and a tangy, cumin-spiced lemon dressing lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a make-ahead meal prep option. Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with flavor, this salad is proof that simple, healthy ingredients can create something truly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
- 3 pieces celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 0.5 piece red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the celery stalks, ensuring even slices for texture. Add them to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Finely dice half of a red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the parsley finely and sprinkle it over the other salad ingredients.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and celery mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.0 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1880 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1718 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
