Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins
Chopped Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy celery with protein-packed chickpeas and sweet raisins. This salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making it perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a quick side dish or a light lunch. The zesty lemon dressing enhances the fresh ingredients while the pistachios add a lovely crunch. With its nutritious profile, this salad is ideal for meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy it alongside grilled chicken or as part of a picnic spread—it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch celery
- 4 persian cucumbers
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the celery and slice it into cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Wash and cut the cucumbers into pieces; add them to the bowl.
- Add chopped pistachios, minced shallot, chickpeas, and raisins to the mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad, then zest and juice the lemon into the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss all ingredients until well combined. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg