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Ingredients
- 2 c. Water
- 1/4 c. Lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic, crushed
- 3/4 tsp Salt l/2 teaspoon tarragon leaves, crushed
- 2 c. Celery, cut in l l/2 inch x 1/4 inch pcs
- 1 c. Carrots, cut 1 I/2 inch x
- 1/4 x Inch pcs
- 1 c. Sweet red bell pepper strips
- 1 sm Onion, quartered
Directions
- Celery Salads are easy make aheads
- Whether fixing family meals or possibly planning a party menu, consider these easy to prepare celery salads. Crisp, colorful and quick, these salads can be made ahead, and to save time, start with fresh cut celery available at produce departments. Celery Salad a la Greece tastes best when it's made several hrs or possibly a day before. To tenderize the vegetables, first simmer in a seasoned mix of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and tarragon. Reduce the liquid. Chill and use as a flavorful vegetable marinade. Take the sa lad from the refrigerator, stir and serve. Or possibly try a crunchy celery, carrot and water chestnut salad. Julienne or possibly slice celery and carrots before lightly cooking. Toss with sliced water chestnuts and a fragrant dressing of extra virgin olive oil and cider vinegar blended with Dijon mustard. Serve immediately or possibly marinate.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and tarragon; bring to a boil. Add in celery, carrots, red pepper and onion; bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, till vegetables are crisp tender, 1012 min. Remove from heat; using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl. Place the saucepan over high heat; boil the liquid till it is reduced to l/2 c.; pour liquid over vegetables; cover and chill 4 hrs or possibly overnight before serving.
- Makes 4 portio ns,about 3 l/2 c.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1061g | |
| Calories 515 | |
| Calories from Fat 367 | 71% |
| Total Fat 41.52g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 5.78g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1995mg | 83% |
| Potassium 1268mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 35.57g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 33% |
| Sugars 17.98g | 12% |
| Protein 4.59g | 7% |
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