Pear & Celery Salad-Fall Favorite

 Ingredients

2 servings 

2 stalks of celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

1 tablespoon of honey

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 ripe pear red Bartlett or Anjou, diced

½?cup finely diced Cheddar cheese

¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted 

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce

Directions

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

Whisk lemon juice, oil, honey, and salt in a mixing bowl until blended. Add the celery, cheese, and pecans and combine. Season with pepper. 

Divide the lettuce leaves among 2 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.