celery salt

American  

noun

1. a seasoning of finely ground celery seed and salt.

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Etymology

Origin of celery salt

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Rim your serving dish with celery salt before serving for a special presentation and that hint of celery.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

Add the onion, potato, bell pepper, celery, salt and black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

A proper Chicago dog is an all-beef frankfurter in a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped white onion, tomato slices, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers and celery salt.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Combine celery salt, paprika, cayenne and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, and sprinkle over shrimp; toss until evenly coated.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022

At the time of putting on the fire, season with salt and pepper, ground mace, salpicant, celery salt and a little summer savory.

From Clayton's Quaker Cook-Book Being a Practical Treatise on the Culinary Art Adapted to the Tastes and Wants of all Classes by Clayton, H. J.