Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

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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.