Fresh Celery and Chickpea Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted almonds or sunflower seeds, roughly chopped (optional)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper