Crunchy Pear And Celery Salad

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From eating well magazine, one of my favorite salads. The flavors blend so well and compliment and the textures are marvelous. If you have the white cheddar with a red pear, the colors are nice. When i get a green pear i just use yellow cheddar.

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Steps

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Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes.

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Drain and pat dry.

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Cut into 1 / 2-inch pieces.

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Whisk together in a large bowl the vinegar , maple syrup and salt.

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Add pears and stir gently to coat.

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Add celery , cheese and pecans , stirring to combine.

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Season with pepper.

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Place the 6 lettuce leaves on plates and divide the salad , placing a portion on top of the lettuce on each plate.

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Serve either chilled or at room temperature.

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Variation: instead of cheddar and pecans , try a good parmesan and toasted walnuts.

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Ingredients

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celery, cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pears, white cheddar cheese, pecans, fresh ground pepper, butterhead lettuce