Ingredients

  • 6 celery hearts or celery
  • 1/2 cup wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley (use fresh if you like, about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • lettuce leaf
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
  • 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped (optional)

Method

  • Wash and cut celery hearts in half lengthwise.
  • Cook in lightly salted water 7 minutes until tender crisp.
  • Add vinegar, water, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Simmer 4 minutes longer.
  • Allow to cook in liquid, drain well, place each piece on a lettuce leaf.
  • Sprinkle each serving with capers and pimento and black olives, if using.