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Cucumber Celery Olive Odyssey Salad

cucumber celery olive odyssey salad

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The cucumber celery olive odyssey salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor and crunch. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines crisp mini cucumbers, crunchy celery, and nutrient-rich garbanzo beans, all brought together with zesty herbs and spices.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup + 3 Tbl. olive oil
  • 1 can (15.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 ½ cups mini cucumbers, sliced
  • 2 ½ cups celery, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • ½ cup red onions, sliced
  • ½ cup green olives, sliced
  • ½ cup Dole Sunshine dates, diced
  • 3 Tbl. fresh lemon thyme leaves
  • ½ cup fresh basil, packed and chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 ½ tsp. coarse ground pepper
  • 2 medium lemons, juice

Instructions

  1. In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, combine ¼ cup olive oil with garbanzo beans and harissa (if desired). Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, celery, carrots, red onions, green olives, Dole Sunshine dates, green onions, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Add the cooked garbanzo beans along with their oil mixture to the vegetable mix.
  4. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
  5. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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