Crunchy Pear Salsa Food

CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl until blended.
• Add pears; gently stir to coat.
• Add the celery, cheese, and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper.
• Divide the lettuce leaves among six plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk together in a large bowl the vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Add pears and stir gently to coat. Add celery, cheese and pecans, stirring to combine. Season with pepper.
• Place the 6 lettuce leaves on plates and divide the salad, placing a portion on top of the lettuce on each plate.
• Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
• NOTE: To toast the nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until fragrant and slightly browned (about 2 to 4 minutes).
• VARIATION: Instead of cheddar and pecans, try a good Parmesan and toasted walnuts.

PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• Whisk together in a medium-sized glass or porcelain bowl the oil, cilantro or parsley or mint, chile peppers, garlic, tequila, salt and the black pepper.
• Stir in the diced pear, onion and bell pepper and mix gently to combine well. Cover the bowl and marinate the salsa at least 3 hours, preferably at room temperature, and then cover and chill slightly, if desired.
• Variation: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.

PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• combine ingredients season with salt& pepper, refrigerate.

CRANBERRY PEAR SALSA

Steps:

• chop cranberries.
• combine ingredients and toss gently.
• taste to adjust seasonings.