Refreshing salad featuring celery, chickpeas, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for light meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 4 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, shredded
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds or sunflower seeds, roughly chopped (optional)
→ Dijon Vinaigrette
07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine drained chickpeas, sliced celery, diced red onion, shredded carrot, chopped parsley, and nuts or seeds if using.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
