CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD

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This was the recipe of the day on the RealAge website. Great salads don't have to be just a summer thing and this one seems perfect for fall and winter. The cheddar cheese and pecan pieces, along with giving you some calcium and protein, complement the pear and celery flavors nicely. (Or you can try parmesan cheese and toasted walnuts for an Italian twist.)

Provided by Vols Fan

Categories Pears

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

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

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