MARINATED CELERY SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND PARMESAN
Celery is an underappreciated vegetable that brings wonderful crunch, perfume and bitterness to a salad (and no wonder: It's related to carrots, parsley and fennel). Here it is front and center in a main-dish salad, especially satisfying with a poached egg or some charcuterie on the side. Buy full green heads of celery, not the pale hearts, and make sure the leaves are still attached. But if you can't find celery with leaves, chopped parsley is a reasonable substitute.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, main course
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Issah Reuben
i.reuben35@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of celery, but this salad is delicious. The marinade really takes away the celery flavor.
Abbakar Jibril
j_abbakar5@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to add some extra veggies to your diet.
Luis Quijada
q.l@hotmail.comI love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Julius Moses
j_moses79@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Heroldine Puley
puley-heroldine@hotmail.frI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
kaymayra lacon
l.k37@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy marinade.
Tuifagalele Waqa
waqa45@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a really delicious dish.
KInGQAiM 1
1_k@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover celery.
Joanne Bogers
bogers@hotmail.frYum!
Aliya Sie
aliya58@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Abigail Lemus
lemus69@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of celery, but this salad changed my mind. The marinade really mellows out the celery flavor and the chickpeas and parmesan add a lot of flavor and texture.
TanveerBhatti
tanveerbhatti@aol.comThis is a great salad for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
bijaya bhandari
bijaya.bhandari99@gmail.comI made this salad for lunch today and it was perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the celery was nice and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.
MoSad Tolha
tolha@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The celery is crisp and the marinade is tangy and delicious. I love the addition of chickpeas and parmesan, which add a nice protein and flavor boost.
Samina Kanwal
kanwal-samina100@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to use celery, and this salad is a great option. The marinade gives the celery a nice flavor, and the chickpeas and parmesan add a nice crunch and richness.
Amy McCaffrey
m@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of marinated celery, chickpeas, and parmesan was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.