Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins
Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crisp celery, crunchy cucumbers, sweet raisins, and protein-packed chickpeas. This easy-to-make salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy days or last-minute gatherings. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, this salad serves as a perfect light meal or a nutritious side dish for any occasion. Ideal for picnics or meal prep, it can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- 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
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the celery into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into strips and then into small pieces; add to the bowl with celery.
- Add the minced shallot, chopped parsley, chickpeas, raisins, and pistachios to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and zest, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg