pat's Recipe

Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

Category: Fruit salads

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half
lengthwise
2 Tbsp cider, pear, raspbery or other
fruit vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
2 ripe pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou,
diced
1 cup finely diced white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 large leaves butter or other lettuce

Soak celery in bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Whisk vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl until blended. Add pears; gentlt stir to coat. Add the celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper. Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temp or chilled.

makes 6 servings