Celery for Salads! Recipe

Name: Celery for Salads!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 celery ribs, peeled, washed, and dried; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 ripe banana, crushed; ½ cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained; 3 ounces cream cheese; ½ cup ham, chopped finely; 2 hard-cooked eggs, minced; 1 -2 tablespoon mustard; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; ½ cup kidney bean, cooked and smashed (canned okay); ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 12 small onion, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional); ½ cup imitation crabmeat, chopped; ¼ cup mushroom, chopped; ¼ cup celery, chopped; 12 small onion, minced; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon lemon rind, zested; 1 cup breadcrumbs; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked); 3 ounces tuna in water, drained; ¼ cup sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

6 celery ribs, peeled, washed, and dried
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 ripe banana, crushed
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3 ounces cream cheese
½ cup ham, chopped finely
2 hard-cooked eggs, minced
1 -2 tablespoon mustard
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup kidney bean, cooked and smashed (canned okay)
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
12 small onion, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
½ cup imitation crabmeat, chopped
¼ cup mushroom, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
12 small onion, minced
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon rind, zested
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
3 ounces tuna in water, drained
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup cashews, chopped
¼ cup almonds, sliced
mayonnaise, to moisten

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Hawaiian Filling: Combine and fill celery.
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Ham Filling: Combine and fill celery.
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Bean/Cheese Filling: Combine and fill celery.
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Nutty Tuna Filling: Combine and fill celery.
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Imitation Crabmeat Filling: Cook celery and onions in butter until tender.
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Combine with rest of ingredients and fill celery.
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As you can see from list of ingredients, this recipe is only limited by your imagination but filling must be of a consistency to hold.
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It is important to peel the celery if you are appealing to young or old eaters as peeling gets rid of the stringy fibers.
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Make sure that the filling does not bulge out too far or it could fall out when tossing salad.
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After filling, slice into 3/4 to 1 inch pieces.
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Now -- go to town and enjoy!

1144

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 celery ribs, peeled, washed, and dried, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 ripe banana, crushed, ½ cup pecans, chopped, and more.

Yes, Celery for Salads! falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Celery for Salads!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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