Chopped Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins
Chopped Celery Salad with Chickpeas and Raisins is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the crunch of fresh celery, the sweetness of raisins, and the nutty flavor of pistachios. This nutritious salad is perfect for warm days, serving as an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches. Enjoy its delightful mix of textures and flavors while benefiting from a high-protein and fiber-rich meal. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, it’s a versatile dish that can easily be made ahead and stored for up to a week, allowing the flavors to develop even further.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 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 bottom of the celery bunch, wash thoroughly, and pat dry. Dice into cubes.
- Wash cucumbers, trim ends, slice lengthwise into strips, then cut into smaller pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add diced celery, cucumber pieces, minced shallot, chickpeas, raisins, chopped parsley, and pistachios.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice/zest. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss all ingredients well to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg