Chickpea Celery Salad Food

CHICKPEA CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients. Toss to evenly combined the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss together. Taste and add any additional salt and pepper.
• Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chick peas with onions, peppers, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes and rosemary in a medium bowl. Dress salad with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper.

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.

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and add the salt and pepper. To the dressing, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and scallions. Mix to combine. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve!

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.

CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until well combined. Add chickpeas and mash with the back of a fork or spoon until chunky. Add celery, scallions and cheese, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread one side of each bread slice with mayonnaise. On 4 slices of bread, divide lettuce, alfalfa and avocado, then top with some of the chickpea salad and tomatoes. Close sandwiches and serve. (Sandwiches may sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving.)

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.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, then add the dill and parsley and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and using a fork, lightly mash about 1/3 of them. Add the celery and scallions and toss.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and set aside at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with more dill and parsley and serve. (If you're not serving the dish immediately, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.)