Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 cups celery	Washed, trimmed, and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
4  ripe pears	Washed, cored and diced (leave the peel on)
1 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans	Toasted
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
8 large leaves lettuce	Wash (garnish) optional

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Whisk vinegar, honey and salt in a large bowl until blended.
2	Add pears; gently stir to coat.
3	Add the celery, mayonnaise, cheese and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
4	Divide the lettuce leaves among 8 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve chilled.