Recipe of the Month: Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

Prep & Ready Time: 25 Minutes
Yields: 6 Servings
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
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 6 large leaves Butter head or other lettuce

Directions:
1. Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes; drain & pat dry; cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Whisk vinegar, honey and salt in a large bowl until blended.
3. Add pears; gently stir to coat.
4. Add celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine.
5. Season with pepper.
6. Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with a portion of salad.
7. Serve room temperature or chilled.
8. Enjoy!