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Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

Crisp pears are tossed with Cheddar cheese and pecans in this delicious salad. For an Italian twist, try a good Parmesan with some toasted pine nuts or to go British use crumbled Stilton and toasted walnuts.

Serves 6

Prep Time 25 min

Total Time 25 min.

Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Weight High Calcium High Fiber Low Calorie Low Carb Low Cholesterol Low Sodium

Ingredients/Directions

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoon cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoon 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 leav butterhead or other lettuce

Cooking Directions

Step 1

Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 2

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.