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.
Best Celery Recipes: Celery Salad & More!
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:
- Thinly slice the celery ribs. Measure out the celery leaves. Thinly slice the red apple.
- 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.
- 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?
- Stock. Use celery when making vegetable, meat or fish stock. …
- Celery gratin.
- Crudités. Crunchy crudités are always a winning buffet feature. …
- Waldorf slaw.
- Celery soup. …
- Herby celery & bulgur salad. …
- Caponata. …
- Italian sausage & pasta pot.
What to do with celery before it goes bad?
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?
What are the best foods to eat with celery?