Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: remove leaves and wash celery, leaving it whole. (reserve the leaves for another use). cover with water, add salt and lemon and simmer until tender; drain. cover cooked celery with french dressing and let stand until cool (keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve, if desired). drain very well, saving the vinaigrette for another salad or marinade. separate and cut celery into desired size; serve very cold on a plate of leaf lettuce or mixed greens, garnished with ground peppercorns.

Target recipe: 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.