by kirra » Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:36 pm
Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad
Ingredients:
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
One-half cup chopped pecans, toasted
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 large leaves butter or other lettuce
Preparation:
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. Serves 6.
[b][size=150]Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad[/size]
Ingredients:[/b]
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
One-half cup chopped pecans, toasted
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 large leaves butter or other lettuce
[b]Preparation:[/b]
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. Serves 6.