Healthy Holiday Recipe

Holiday Weighs is underway! We hope you’re getting lots of rest and are remaining stress-free this holiday season. This is a fun, flavorful recipe to add to your list of Christmas side-dishes. It is heart healthy and colorful to add bright cheer to your holiday table.



Crunchy Pear and Celery Salad
Ingredients
(6 servings)




4 stalks celery, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe pears, preferably red Bartlett or Anjou, diced
1 cup finely diced white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 large leaves butterhead or other lettucePreparation




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. Add pears; gently stir to coat. Add the celery, cheese and pecans; stir to combine. Season with pepper. Divide the lettuce leaves among 6 plates and top with a portion of salad. Serve at room temperature or chilled.Nutrition
Per serving: 215 calories; 13 g fat ( 5 g sat , 4 g mono ); Calcium 15% DV, 20 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber; 240 mg sodium; 219 mg potassium.