Celery salad... Such a phraseToday you can find it everywhere: on the Internet; in any menu of a self-respecting restaurant or cafe; in programs about weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. And have you ever wondered why celery has gained such a rapid popularity, although nothing was heard about it just ten or fifteen years ago? The reasons for the huge popularity of celery are environmental problems, which over the years increasingly suppress the human immune system, making it weaker and more vulnerable. And celery, surprisingly enough, is one of the main assistants in the fight against this problem of humanity. The second reason for such a rapid popularization of celery, from the kitchens of noble restaurants to home kitchens, was the search for a way to cook food that would be nutritious and healthy, and at the same time low-calorie and tasty. And this, as we all understand, becomes a decisive factor for those who closely monitor their figure. And this is almost the primary reason for such a frequent choice of salads with celery and other dishes in which celery can be found.
Opinions of doctors and nutritionists about the benefits of celery
Salads with celery have long been popularin the diet of many people, especially women. And all because leading doctors, researchers and nutritionists have long proven and argued the beneficial and healing properties of celery stalks and roots. Here are some of these conclusions and arguments:
Well, now let's talk in more detail about salads with celery.Today, there are countless delicious recipes for celery salads, where each option deserves special attention and practical preparation. Celery is a very aromatic vegetable and has a specific, although not very bright taste. Therefore, celery can add a piquant note to any dish, be it soup or salad. Therefore, a celery salad can be very, very different. Even prepared from the simplest ingredients, such a salad will allow you to experience new taste sensations and impressions. So, let's get started!
Salad of celery with squid and crab sticks
Ingredients:
- Celery cherezkovy - 200 g.
- Crab sticks - 200 g;
- Squid boiled - 200 g;
- Leek - 100 g;
- Eggs - 4 pieces;
- Mayonnaise - 200 g.
Preparation:The celery salad (a special variety with a rich aroma and taste) begins with washing the celery and leeks. After washing, they need to be cut into cubes. Pour boiling water over the squids, remove the film and free them from the plates. Boil for four to five minutes and cut into cubes. Next, cut the crab sticks into cubes. After that, mix all the ingredients and season everything with mayonnaise and salt. A delicious and filling salad is ready!
Celery salad with apples
I really like the celery salad with appleschildren, as it has a very unusual taste. Salad with celery and apples is loved by many women for its incredible health benefits, ease of preparation and unusual taste. For the salad you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 celery root;
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
- 1 sour apple;
- Leaf salad;
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- Half a lemon.
Let's start preparing the celery and apple saladwith washing, peeling and coarsely chopping the celery. To prevent the celery from darkening, sprinkle it with lemon juice. Grate the washed and peeled apple on a coarse grater. Mix everything with vegetable oil and put it in a salad bowl. If desired, decorate with lettuce leaves and lemon slices.
American Potato Salad
A very popular dish in North America, almost like our Olivier salad. The taste is unusual, but interesting. Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 4 pieces;
- Celery cherubkovy - 1 stem;
- Eggs - 4 pieces;
- Pickled cucumbers - 4 pieces;
- Fresh cucumber - 1 piece;
- French mustard - 2 teaspoons;
- Mayonnaise - about a glass.
Preparation:Boil the eggs hard, cool and peel. Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes and boil until done, then throw them in a colander to cool. Cut the celery, fresh cucumber, eggs and pickled cucumbers (as well as the potatoes). It is desirable that all the salad components are cut into pieces of the same size. Now put all the prepared products in a bowl and prepare the dressing. For the dressing, mix French (Dijon) mustard with mayonnaise and dilute a little with the marinade from the jar of cucumbers. The thing is that not only celery but also mayonnaise gives the American salad a special taste. American mayonnaise is liquid and sweet and sour, so for the American salad we dilute our domestic mayonnaise with cucumber marinade. Dijon mustard is a sweet and spicy sauce with mustard seeds. But if you could not buy such mustard, then use regular mustard, only in smaller quantities and with added sugar. So, season the salad with the prepared sauce, mix and serve.
Celery salad with chicken
Chicken and celery salads are very tasty. As a rule, everyone likes them without exception. So, to prepare a celery salad with chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
- Celery root - 1 piece;
- Apple - 1 piece;
- Chicken breast boiled - 1 piece;
- Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons;
- Sour cream - 2 tablespoons;
- Leaf salad;
- Lemon (juice);
- Radish - 1 bunch;
- Fresh green - 1 bunch;
- Salt to taste;
- Sugar to taste.
This celery salad is not made from scratch.simple and easy, but believe me, the end result is worth it. So, let's get started. Peel the celery, boil it and cut it into cubes. Cut the boiled chicken into cubes too. Peel and seed the apple, grate it (coarsely). Then put everything in a salad bowl, mix, season with mayonnaise and sour cream, sprinkle with lemon juice, add sugar and salt and mix well. Put the lettuce leaves on plates, then the salad with celery and chicken. Decorate the salad with chopped radish.
Salad with celery and tuna
Ingredients:
- Celery (leaves);
- Bulgarian pepper;
- Tuna (canned);
- Black olives;
- Mayonnaise.
Preparation:Wash and chop the celery and bell pepper. Chop the olives very finely. Mash the fish with a fork until a mushy mass forms. Mix all the prepared ingredients and season with mayonnaise, and add salt if necessary. Place the salad on a plate and garnish with olives.
Cabbage salad with celery
Very light, healthy and tasty salad. Suitable for a diet menu. Ingredients:
- Cabbage white-quartered fork;
- Celery chereshkovy - 2 stems;
- Green peas - 1 pot;
- Sugar - half a teaspoon;
- Salt - half a teaspoon;
- Lemon juice or table vinegar.
Preparation:Shred the cabbage and put it in a salad bowl. Dilute vinegar or lemon juice with boiled water (about half a glass of liquid in total) and pour it into the cabbage. Now add sugar, salt and mash the cabbage. Next, chop the celery stalks, drain the liquid from the peas and put the peas and celery in a bowl with the cabbage. Mix and taste. If desired, you can season the salad with vegetable oil. As you can see, all the above-mentioned celery salad recipes are very simple and quick to prepare. So we suggest you start making celery salads today, after which you will immediately feel light and fresh. Your mood will be simply excellent, and you will simply be overflowing with energy! Don't believe me? Then go ahead and check it out! Enjoy your meal! We recommend reading: