This Mediterranean-inspired marinated celery salad is vibrant and oh-so-delicious. It's a crunchy addition to a meal or a protein-packed meal on its own.
Equipment
large bowl
Ingredients
2tbspred wine vinegar
1tbspDijon mustard
¼tspmaple syrup
¼tspsea salt
¼tspblack pepperground
2garlic clovesminced
2tbspolive oil
1 ½cupschickpeasrinsed and drained
3celerythinly sliced
1green onionsliced
For Serving:
½cupfresh parsleychopped
¼cupsun-dried tomatoes in oildrained and chopped
4basil leaveschopped
¼cupraw pepitas
2cupsarugula
Instructions
In a large bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
Add chickpeas, celery and green onions. Stir well then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to absorb.
Before serving toss parsley, tomatoes, basil and pepitas into the marinated mixture. Serve over arugula.
Notes
If your celery has leaves on it, you can wash and use those in place of the parsley.