Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad

Recipe courtesy EatingWell.com

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Prep Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings, 1 cup each

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Ingredients

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher for Passover cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett or Anjou, diced
1 cup finely diced white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce

Directions

Soak celery in a 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; gently 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 temperature or chilled.

To toast chopped nuts & seeds: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

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recipe Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad
carrie Essex junction, VT 11-30-2009
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pretty good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I liked how exotic the red pears seemed, even though they were plainly available at the supermarket. I would recommend this... for any pear-lover in the mood for something different :)Read more
recipe Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad
Susanna Milton Freewater, OR 04-17-2009
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Best fruit salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this salad for easter to try something new and I got a lot of compliments on the flavors and textures. It's a great... recipe for being diabetic dessert. I will be making this salad every easter.Read more
recipe Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad
Kathryn Thornton, CO 07-20-2008
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Best Yet!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is an amazing and healthy side dish that has the perfect texture and balance of beautiful flavors!