Celery Recipes

Here are the best celery recipes for using up a bunch! Let it sing in salads and smoothies, or give it a supporting role in soups and sides.

Got celery? We’ve got recipes. Celery is an unassuming, underappreciated vegetable. It’s not often the main character. But give it a chance to shine, and celery can blow you away! It’s fantastically refreshing in a salad with apples and Parmesan cheese, or beautiful blended with apple and ginger in a green smoothie.

Celery is also fabulous in a supporting role: it provides essential flavor in soup broths and a necessary crunch in salad recipes. It’s one of the most versatile vegetables there is! Whether you’re looking to use up a bunch or just want to eat more of it…here are the tastiest recipes you’ll find.

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Best Celery Recipes: Celery Salad & More!

celery recipes

This easy celery salad could not be more refreshing! Take this crunchy veggie to new heights paired with apples, Parmesan and a tangy vinaigrette.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 116 calories, Sugar 5.7 g, Sodium 197.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Saturated Fat 1.6 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg

Ingredients:

  • 8 celery ribs plus 1/2 cup celery leaves
  • 1 red apple
  • 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Instruction:

  1. Thinly slice the celery ribs. Measure out the celery leaves. Thinly slice the red apple.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or sugar, and kosher salt. Gradually whisk in the olive oil one tablespoon at a time.
  3. In another bowl, toss together the celery and celery leaves with the apple, dressing, and Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. This tastes best the day of making, but you can refrigerate leftovers for a few days (refresh them with a little vinegar or salt if necessary).

I never get tired of cooking potatoes with celery like this! Healthy, easy and delicious

FAQ

What can I do with lots of celery?

Leftover celery recipe ideas
  1. Stock. Use celery when making vegetable, meat or fish stock. …
  2. Celery gratin.
  3. Crudités. Crunchy crudités are always a winning buffet feature. …
  4. Waldorf slaw.
  5. Celery soup. …
  6. Herby celery & bulgur salad. …
  7. Caponata. …
  8. Italian sausage & pasta pot.

What to do with celery before it goes bad?

Soak your celery.

The reason celery becomes limp in the refrigerator over time is because it gets dehydrated. To revive it, cut off the bottom pieces of each stalk and stand them up in a bath of cold water (add a few ice cubes to help keep it as cold as possible).

Can you eat raw celery?

People can eat celery raw or cooked. Raw vegetables usually contain more nutrients than cooked ones. Steaming celery for 10 minutes may not affect the antioxidant contents significantly, but boiling celery may do so, according to one study.

What are the best foods to eat with celery?

Celery mixes well with fresh herbs, cheese, fresh fruit and salads. It can be added to stir fries, braised, made into a creamy gratin, juiced, dunked into salsa and dips. The celery cavity can be filled with peanut butter and raisins (Ants on a Log, anyone?) or filled with cream cheese and olives.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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