Ingredients
3 cup diced parsnips
1 (1 1/2 lbs.)
2 cup water
3 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
1 honey-yogurt dressing
3 medium size firm, ripe pears
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 ground black pepper (opt)
Directions
Combine Parsnips & 2 C. Water in A Small Saucepan; Bring To A Boil.
Cover & Reduce Heat & Heat 5 Min. Drain & Rinse Under Cold Water.
Drain Well.Combine Parsnips, Green Onions & 1/4 C. Plus 2 T. Honey-
Yogurt Dressing in A Medium Bowl. Stir Well. Cover & Chill. Cut
Pears in Half Lengthwise; Core & Cut Lengthwise Into Thin Slice,
Keeping Slices Intact. Brush Cut Sides With Lemon Juice. Place 1 Cut
Pear Half On Each Of 6 Plates, Separating Slices To Form A Fan. Top
Each With 1/2 C. Parnsip Mixture & 1 T. Remaining Honey-Yogurt
Dressing. Sprinkle With Pepper If Desired.
(Fat 1.1, Chol. 1.)
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Pear; Salad
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We hope you enjoy this Pear & Parsnip Salad recipe.
