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Cucumber Celery Olive Odyssey Salad

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this cucumber celery olive odyssey salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings. This salad features a delightful mix of crunchy cucumbers, crisp celery, savory olives, and protein-rich garbanzo beans, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Not only is it quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, but it also showcases a beautiful array of colors and textures that will impress your guests. Enjoy it on its own or as a complement to grilled meats or hearty grains for a truly satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup + 3 Tbl. olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium lemons, juice
  • 1 can (15.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained
  • 3 tsp. harissa, dry
  • 2 ½ cups mini cucumbers, sliced
  • 2 ½ cups celery, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced in thin rounds
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced in about 2” thin pieces
  • ½ cup green olives, with pimentos, sliced
  • ½ cup Dole Sunshine dates, diced
  • 3 green onions, with greens, sliced
  • ¼ cup radishes, sliced thinly (optional)
  • 3 Tbl. fresh lemon thyme leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil, packed, chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 ½ tsp. coarse ground pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, combine one-fourth cup of olive oil with the drained garbanzo beans and harissa. Blend the mixture well and cook for about five minutes. Turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
  2. In a large mixing salad bowl, combine the mini cucumbers, celery slices, carrot rounds, red onions, olives, dates, green onions, thyme leaves, and basil. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  3. Add the cooked garbanzo beans along with their oil and spice mixture into the salad bowl. Use a rubber spatula to scrape out all remaining contents from the skillet.
  4. Drizzle in the remaining olive oil along with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss everything again until all ingredients are coated evenly. Refrigerate for about an hour before serving to enhance flavors.

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