Chickpea And Celery Salad Recipes

CHICKPEA AND CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat chickpeas according to instructions on package.
• Blend dressing ingredients.
• Mix chickpeas with the dressing in a bowl.
• Add celery and parsley.
• Add salt and pepper.

MARINATED CELERY SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Drop in garlic cloves, stir, and set aside 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavor infuse.
• Gradually whisk in oil; dressing will emulsify. Mix in chickpeas, celery and scallions. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Remove garlic cloves from dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Set aside to come to cool room temperature.
• If desired, make croutons, for serving: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pull the soft bread out of the center of the loaf, leaving most of the crust behind, and tear bread into bite-size pieces. You should have about 3 cups. Spread pieces on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, until golden and crisp; let cool.
• Just before serving, mix celery leaves, tomatoes, basil and croutons, if using, into the salad. In a serving bowl, place a layer of greens, if using, in the bottom. Add celery mixture, then top with cheese and more black pepper.

CARROT, CHICKPEA, CELERY, AND CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam carrots for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; immediately place in bowl of ice water.
• Combine chickpeas and celery in separate bowl, then drain carrots and add to chickpea mixture.
• Whisk lemon juice, oil, lemon-pepper, and salt together in small bowl.
• Pour over carrot mixture, tossing to coat; cover and chill at least 4 hours, and stir in cilantro just before serving.

CHICKPEA, QUINOA AND CELERY SALAD WITH MIDDLE EASTERN FLAVORS

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine chickpeas, quinoa, celery, tomatoes, dill, mint, chives, onion and sumac and toss together.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil. Pour over the salad and toss well. Sprinkle more sumac on top, and serve.