Pear, Apple and Celery Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

16 servings

Updated: May. 26, 2023

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• Dash salt
• 10 celery ribs with leaves
• 2 medium Bosc pears
• 2 medium Fiji apples
• LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Dash salt
• Dash pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and salt; reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until pecans are browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
2. Remove leaves from celery; place in a large bowl. Thinly slice ribs; add to leaves. Quarter pears and apples. Cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Add to celery. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, syrup, zest, salt and pepper until combined. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with pecans and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 101 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pear-apple-and-celery-salad/

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