Celery Victor Salad Food

CELERY AND PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• At least 1 hour before you plan to serve the salad, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, the shallots, celery seed, celery salt, anchovy paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place the celery in a mixing bowl and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. (Even though these ingredients are in the dressing, believe me-this step makes a difference.) Add enough dressing to moisten well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the celery to crisp and the flavors to develop.
• When ready to serve, arrange the celery on a platter, shave the Parmesan onto the celery with a vegetable peeler, then sprinkle with walnuts, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

CELERY VICTOR

Steps:

• Wash and chop celery; set aside.
• Heat chicken stock to boiling; add celery and boil until soft.
• Turn off heat and let celery cool in the pot.
• Once cool, remove celery and gently squeeze the liquid out, by hand (use stock for soup).
• Season celery with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh chervil.
• Combine vinegar and oil; pour over celery and serve.

MY FRIEND VICKI'S MOM'S CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad ingredients in a bowl and dress with vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and season the salad with salt and pepper.

CELERY VICTOR

Steps:

• Arrange celery ribs in 1 layer in a 12-inch heavy skillet and add just enough chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, until celery is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer celery and broth to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, 2 to 3 hours.
• Whisk together mustard, sugar, and 3 tablespoons celery cooking broth. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chives, then chill vinaigrette, covered, until ready to serve.
• Transfer celery ribs with a slotted spoon to 6 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and scatter celery leaves on top.

CELERY VICTOR

Steps:

• Remove outer celery stalks from each bunch, leaving about 6 inner stalks attached. Trim each celery heart to 6-inch length (reserve outer stalks and trimmings for another use). Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lemon juice, then celery hearts and boil until celery is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Top with celery. Arrange 4 anchovies over each celery heart. Spoon dressing over. Top with parsley.

CELERY ROOT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and quarter celery root. Place in a pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut into slices and place into a salad bowl.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over celery root. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours to intensify flavors.

CELERY VICTOR

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.