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A snack you can enjoy without feeling guilty. Perfect for a light dinner

A snack you can enjoy without feeling guilty. Perfect for a light dinner

Popular snacks for a buffet include small sandwiches, canapés, and tortilla rolls. Celery stalks with a distinctive egg and tuna spread are equally as good finger foods. Preparing this delicacy is incredibly simple, and the results are astonishing! This celery appetizer will be a hit at your party.

Ingredients · Servings 3-4 people
  • 3-4 stalks of celery
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can of tuna in olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
  • salt, pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ red onion
  • 2-3 sprigs of parsley
Method · 1 h
  1. Wash the celery stalks. Remove the ends. Cut them in half lengthwise and then cut them into smaller pieces.
  2. Hard-boil the eggs (8-10 minutes after the water begins to boil). Cool in cold water. Peel and finely chop.
  3. Drain the tuna from the olive oil (you can use it for other purposes). Mash it with a fork.
  4. Combine the eggs, tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Dice the onion. Chop the parsley (remove the tough stems).
  6. Spread the paste into the cavities of the celery stalks. Sprinkle with chopped onion and parsley.
  7. Chill the celery snack in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Popular snacks for a buffet include small sandwiches, canapés, and tortilla rolls. Celery stalks with a distinctive egg and tuna spread are equally as good finger foods. Preparing this delicacy is incredibly simple, and the results are astonishing! This celery appetizer will be a hit at your party.

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