Celery salad with oranges

4 servings

15 minutes

This refreshing French salad of celery and oranges is a harmony of crunchy vegetables and juicy fruits, seasoned with olive oil and spices. French cuisine is renowned for its exquisite balance of flavors, and this salad is a vibrant testament to that. Celery adds a light spiciness, while the sweet citrus notes of orange make the dish incredibly refreshing. Olives bring Mediterranean richness, and chickpeas add pleasant texture and nutrition. Parsley adds a fresh aroma, while red onion provides a mild sharpness. It’s the perfect side for fish or white meat or simply as a standalone dish for a light dinner. Serve chilled to reveal the full depth of flavors!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 390.7
• Proteins: 7.8g
• Fats: 25.5g
• Carbohydrates: 35.5g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 3 pc
• Celery stalk: 2 pc
• Pitted olives: 1.5 glass
• Canned chickpeas: 1.5 glass
• Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
• Red onion: 1 head
• Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate 2 tablespoons of orange zest into a large bowl. Thinly slice the celery. Chop the olives finely. Rinse the chickpeas and slightly crush them. Finely chop the red onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces
   • Celery stalk: 2 pieces
   • Pitted olives: 1.5 glass
   • Canned chickpeas: 1.5 glass
   • Red onion: 1 head

2. Peel the oranges and carefully cut the segments into a bowl with the zest. Squeeze the juice in as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the oranges and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste