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Featuring Colorful Celery, the January Pick of the Month

Waldorf Salad

Celery is more than just a crunchy vegetable snack. It’s a great addition to your winter soups, and it can be added raw to other recipes for extra flavor.

Pick up some celery today!

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: 15 minutes.

Servings: 6.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped.
  • 2 apples, cored and diced.
  • 1 cup celery, diced.
  • 1/2 cup raisins.
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2.  Place chopped walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir until they are evenly toasted.
  3.  Combine apples, celery, walnuts and raisins.
  4.  Stir together yogurt, sugar and lemon juice. Pour over apple mixture and toss lightly.
  5.  Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.

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Why Is Celery a Great Pick?

  • It’s fat-free.
  • It’s low in calories and sodium.
  • It’s a good source of vitamin C.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Celery?

  • Eat raw with dips or spreads.
  • Add raw to recipes for flavor and texture.
  • Add to sauces, soups and stews for flavor.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection:  Choose straight, rigid celery stalks with fresh leaves. Avoid pithy, woody or limp stalks. Celery should smell fresh.
  • Storage:  Refrigerate celery in a plastic bag for a week or more. Refresh wilted celery by placing in cold water for an hour. 
  • Preparation:  Separate the stalks and trim the ends if not using. Rinse the stalks under cold, running water and dry with a paper towel or clean towel. Cut into desired pieces.
  • Cooking:  Celery can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes such as soup, stew, or stir-fry dishes. 

  • Serving Size: 2/3 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 120.
    • Total Fat: 4.5 g.
    • Sodium: 20 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 21 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g.
    • Protein: 2 g.

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