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      Title: Pear & Parsnip Salad
 Categories: Salads
      Yield: 6 Servings

  1 1/2 lb Parsnips (3 c); diced
      2 c  Water
      3 tb Green onions; thinly sliced
           Honey yogurt dressing
      3 md Firm, ripe pears
      1 tb Lemon juice
           Ground black pepper (optional)
 
  Combine parsnips & 2 cups water in a small saucepan; bring to a
  boil. Cover & reduce heat & heat 5 minutes. Drain & rinse under
  cold water. Drain well. Combine parsnips, green onions & 1/4 cup
  +2 tb 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 cup parsnip mixture & 1 tb
  remaining honey yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.

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