7 Ways To Use Leftover Celery That Are Actually Useful

By Shireen Jamooji

December 16th, 2023

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Celery always seems to be one of those ingredients you buy for one dish and then end up with a surplus to work through. Here are some ingenious ways to put that extra celery to good use.

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Celery Salt

Dry off the leaves of the celery at a very low temperature in the oven until crispy, then powder and blend with table salt for a unique seasoning. 

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Snack Sticks

Spread cream cheese or peanut butter on celery sticks for a healthy, satisfying snack that even kids will love.

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Smoothies

Blend celery into green juices for a nutritious kick that will amp up any morning smoothies.

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Mirepoix Mix

Mix equal parts blanched and diced carrots and celery with 2 parts onion and freeze it to use as a handy base for stews and soups.

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Chicken Salad

Mix diced celery into chicken salad for a refreshing crunch. Add a creamy dressing to balance it and a bit of lemon, and it's a feast already. 

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Vegetable Broth

Save up all your kitchen trimmings and boil celery with other vegetable scraps to make homemade broth.

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Pickle

Preserve celery in vinegar along with equal parts salt and sugar for a tangy side dish or garnish.

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