CELERY VICTOR

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Something different as a side salad or an appetizer. Should be well chilled. From Canadian Diabetes Association.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 celery hearts or celery
1/2 cup wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley (use fresh if you like, about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 pinch cayenne
lettuce leaf
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons black olives, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and cut celery hearts in half lengthwise.
  • Cook in lightly salted water 7 minutes until tender crisp.
  • Add vinegar, water, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Simmer 4 minutes longer.
  • Allow to cook in liquid, drain well, place each piece on a lettuce leaf.
  • Sprinkle each serving with capers and pimento and black olives, if using.

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