Categories: Salads

Ingredients

• 4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
• 2 tbsp cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp 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 butterhead or other lettuce

Directions

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.

3. Add pears; gently stir to coat.

4. Add the celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine.

5. Season with pepper.

6. Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with salad.

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