Celery Victor

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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)

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.