Background

If you want to throw together a quick, vegetarian salad for lunch or a side dish to go with grilled/barbecued meat, then here is a simple recipe for you.
This chickpea, celery and rocket salad takes only a couple of minutes to make, and you can supplement the basic recipe with other things you might have around - for example roasted peppers from a jar, a few olives, cherry tomatoes and green herbs. Also, if you like your food spicy, just add a chilli (finely chopped) or chilli flakes. Serve it with, or in, pita bread or as a side dish in a Mediterranean-style menu.