Best Crunchy Pear Celery Salad Recipes

Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad image

Provided by MathMom.calif

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup (original recipe called for honey)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, diced (preferably red Barltett or anjou for their crispness)
1 cup finely diced white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see NOTE)
fresh ground pepper
6 leaves butterhead lettuce (I usually use romaine) or 6 leaves other lettuce (I usually use romaine)

Steps:

Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Whisk together in a large bowl the vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Add pears and stir gently to coat. Add celery, cheese and pecans, stirring to combine. Season with pepper.
Place the 6 lettuce leaves on plates and divide the salad, placing a portion on top of the lettuce on each plate.
Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
NOTE: To toast the nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until fragrant and slightly browned (about 2 to 4 minutes).
VARIATION: Instead of cheddar and pecans, try a good Parmesan and toasted walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.7, Protein 7

Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad image

Provided by Vols Fan

Categories Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett, diced
1 cup finely diced white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted in a skillet over low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes
fresh ground pepper
6 large lettuce leaves, use more if chopping

Steps:

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 six plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 262.9, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 7.1

CRUNCHY PEAR & CELERY SALAD image

Categories Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons 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

Steps:

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.