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Crunchy Pear & Celery Salad

From EatingWell Magazine October/November 2006 -- Subscribe Now!
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NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | High Calcium | Diabetes Appropriate

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.

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

1. Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. 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.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 221 calories; 14 g fat (5 g sat, 4 g mono); 20 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 244 mg sodium; 234 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Calcium (15% daily value).

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat

TIP: 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.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare salad without pecans up to 2 hours ahead. Stir in pecans just before serving.

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USER COMMENTS — Add Your Comment

This was the highlight of our dinner (which also included a bean soup and a banana corn muffin). Excellent blend of flavors. I'm not much of a celery fan, but with the cheese, nuts and pears plus dressing, it just all tasted good. Hubby isn't a fan of pears or nuts, but even he said this was very good and he liked the crunch of the nuts.

Anonymous, L.A. County, CA

I made this for my book club and it was a big hit. As a working mom of 2, I also liked how easy it was to prepare.

Anonymous, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mi

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