Picnic celery salad recipe
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Picnic Celery Salad
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Recipe intro
This refreshing picnic celery salad recipe is perfect for outdoor gatherings and summer picnics. Packed with crunchy celery, tangy lemon dressing, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this salad is both delicious and nutritious. The combination of flavors and textures creates a light and refreshing dish that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're planning a picnic or simply looking for a healthy side dish, this celery salad is a must-try recipe.Keywords: picnic, celery salad, refreshing, outdoor gatherings, summer.
Picnic celery salad recipe details
Can’t imagine they had too much time for picnics during WWI, but when they did, cooks made this simple, tasty salad. Adapted from the 1910 Manual for Army Cooks.
Ready in: 20 mins
Ingredients
Serves: 6- 1 1/4 pounds celery, diced finely
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- 1 potato, boiled and mashed
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup spicy mustard
- 3 tablespoons water
Preparation method
Prep: 20 mins1. Combine celery and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, using either a hand whisk (if you feel like a workout) or an electric hand mixer, pour the oil and vinegar very slowly into the mashed potato while mixing. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste, then beat in the mustard. Add water until dressing is gravy consistency.
3. Pour dressing over the celery and eggs, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then serve.
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