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!
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.
- 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.
- Oranges: 3 pieces
3
Add the remaining ingredients to the oranges and mix well.
- Chopped parsley: 0.3 glass
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste