Celery Salt

Pellicano's Celery Salt

Earthy Depth for Salads and Savory Cocktails

Pellicano's Celery Salt is a concentrated, all-in-one seasoning that delivers the powerful, aromatic flavor of dried celery alongside necessary salinity. It is a cornerstone ingredient in traditional American and European savory dishes, providing a subtle, earthy, and vegetable-forward complexity that is hard to achieve with other seasonings.

The essential functions of this savory blend are:

• Aromatic Pungency: The dried celery components provide an intensely savory and slightly bitter note that deepens the overall flavor profile of any dish.

• All-in-One Convenience: The pre-blended ratio of salt and celery ensures a consistent flavor delivery, making it ideal for quick seasoning of liquids and cold preparations.

• Color and Texture: The mix introduces a subtle green hue and fine texture, blending seamlessly into dressings and mayonnaise-based salads.

• Classic Pairing: Celery salt is chemically and culturally aligned with starch-based salads and tomato-based drinks, where its earthy profile shines.

Essential for Cold Salads, Drinks, and Classic American Fare

Celery salt is often the secret ingredient that makes a familiar dish taste truly authentic:

• Salad Dressings: The defining flavor in traditional coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni salad, where it enhances the creaminess and cuts through richness.

• Iconic Drinks: Crucial for seasoning the rim and the liquid of a Bloody Mary or Clamato cocktail, providing necessary salinity and savory depth.

• Chicago Hot Dogs: An essential, required topping for an authentic Chicago-style hot dog.

• Fish and Seafood: Excellent when sprinkled over tuna salad, broiled white fish, or tossed with steamed shrimp.

Fun Fact: The Official Seasoning of the Ballpark

Celery salt has an enduring connection to classic American foods, particularly those found at sporting events. It is famously dusted over the top of the Chicago-style hot dog (the one without ketchup!) and is the necessary seasoning for the popular East Coast appetizer, steamed shrimp, where it is often combined with Old Bay seasoning. This ubiquity in casual, savory foods highlights its role as a quick, crowd-pleasing flavor enhancer.

Easy Recipe: Classic Savory Coleslaw Dressing

This simple recipe showcases how the Celery Salt creates the iconic savory flavor in cold salads.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise

• 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. Sugar (Adjust to taste)

• 1 Tsp. Pellicano’s Celery Salt

• 4 Cups Shredded Cabbage/Carrot Mix

Instructions:

1. Whisk Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Mayonnaise, White Vinegar, and Sugar until smooth.

2. Season: Stir in the Celery Salt until the blend is fully dissolved and the dressing is evenly seasoned. No extra salt should be needed.

3. Combine: Add the shredded Cabbage/Carrot mix to the dressing. Toss gently until all the cabbage is evenly coated.

4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the celery flavor to fully infuse and mellow the dressing.

Ingredients: Salt and Celery