Crunchy Pear And Celery Salad

• 4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
• 2 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons other fruit vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett, diced
• 1 cup finely diced white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted in a skillet over low-medium heat for 2-4 minutes
• fresh ground pepper
• 6 large lettuce leaves, use more if chopping

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. Season with pepper.
5. Divide the lettuce leaves among six plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

stalks celery, raspberry vinegar, honey, salt, red bartlett, cheddar cheese, pecans, fresh ground pepper, lettuce leaves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crunchy-pear-and-celery-salad-263102 (may not work)