Celery Victor

Derf's Note:

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

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 celery hearts or celery
• ½ cup wine vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley (use fresh if you like, about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne
• lettuce leaf
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
• 2 tablespoons black olives , chopped (optional)

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Ms Samara]

This was pretty good. The directions are a little confusing though-- the liquid specified was not nearly enough for the quantity of celery. I ended up simmering in water, draining, and then adding the vinegar mixture for a final steam. I didn't bother with any of the ingredients after the lettuce, but I bet the black olives would be good.