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Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

By EatingWell.com

Bartlett or Anjou pears are used in this salad for their crisp texture. The nut and cheese combination sets the tone of the dish—white Cheddar and pecans is decidedly American. For an Italian twist, try a good Parmesan with some toasted walnuts.

Prep Time:	25 minutes
Ready in:	25 minutes
Yield:	6 servings, 1 cup each
Ease of Prep:	Easy

Recipe 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
	1/2 cup chopped pecans , toasted (see Tip)
	Freshly ground pepper to taste
	6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce

Recipe Directions

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.

Prepare salad without pecans up to 2 hours ahead. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Tips: 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.

Health Advantages: high calcium, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carb, low calorie, diabetes appropriate, gluten free diet.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 6
	Amount Per serving
	Calories:	221 cal			Carbohydrate Servings:	1
	Carbohydrates:	20 g	Dietary Fiber:	4 g	Cholesterol:	20 mg
	Fat:	14 g	Sodium:	244 mg	Saturated Fat:	5 g
	Protein:	6 g	Potassium:	234 mg	Monounsaturated Fat:	4 g
	Nutrition Bonus:	Calcium (15% daily value).
	Exchanges:	1 fruit, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat