Best My Friend Vickis Moms Celery Salad Recipes

CREAMY CELERY SALAD

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Celery salad is a gloriously simple salad recipe that's got all the elements we love. Crunchy celery, sweet bites of raisins, a scattering of walnuts, all wrapped up in a creamy dressing. It's delicious!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 stalks celery (sliced thin)
¼ cup EACH: raisins, toasted walnuts, and minced red onion
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or 1 teaspoon white vinegar)
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Place all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Mix until everything is well incorporated.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories 119 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 272 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CELERY AND PARMESAN SALAD

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 cups thinly sliced celery hearts, tender leaves included, sliced on an angle (about 12 stalks)
4-ounce chunk aged Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
Whole flat-leaf parsley leaves

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.

VERMICELLI PASTA SALAD

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I started making this salad because it's loaded with peppers, my husband's favorite. Don't be surprised when there are no leftovers to take home after the family reunion, picnic or church potluck. -Janie Colle, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 bottle (16 ounces) creamy Italian salad dressing
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.