crunchy pear and celery salad

By tcasteel2000

Ingredients

• 4 stalks of celery
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar, cider or other fruit vinegar
• such as pear or raspberry
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 med. pears, red or anjou, diced
• 1 cup cheddar, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• pepper to taste
• 6 butter lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

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 lg. bowl until blended. Add pears; gently stir to coat.
Add the celery, cheese a pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper.
Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temp or chilled.