Celery Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with almost no effort. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, while cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red onion add color and crunch in every bite. The dressing is where things really sing ā fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and turmeric whisk together into something tangy, warm, and just a little bold. Folding in generous handfuls of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley at the end keeps the herbs vibrant and fragrant rather than wilted. A short rest before serving lets the chickpeas soak up all that citrusy goodness, so the flavors deepen without any extra work on your part. Every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out ā it just works as written. Finish with a scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a salad that holds its own as a full meal or a stunning side.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- Ā½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Ā½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- Ā¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- Ā¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- Ā¼ cup dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, turmeric, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, until fully combined and slightly emulsified.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
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