Pear and Celery Salad with Toasted Pepitas and Parmesan Cheese
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 tbs olive oil, divided
1 bunch celery, sliced thinly
2 pears, sliced thinly
2 oz parmesan cheese, shaved
1 lemon, zest and juice
6 basil leaves, torn
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
I. in a skillet place the pepitas, 1 tbs olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt. stir to combine and allow to toast until golden. remove from pan and set aside to cool
II. in a serving dish arrange celery, pear, parmesan, basil, and garnish with lemon zest and juice, remaining 1 tbs olive oil, salt and pepper. toss to combine. serve immediately
servings: two-four
note: slice the pear right before serving to prevent it from oxidizing and turning brown
