This salad is wonderfully refreshing, and the unlikely combination of pears and cucumbers will surprise and delight.

2	ripe	Pears (variety of your choice)
2		Cucumbers
1/2	cup	Walnuts, chopped in large pieces
1	small bunch	Italian flat leaf parsley
1/4	cup	Vinaigrette dressing (or to taste)

• Remove core and stem from pears and cut into bite size pieces. Peel cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise.
• Scoop seeds out with a spoon and discard. slice cucumber into 1/4 inch slices.
• In a bowl combine the pears, cucumbers, walnuts, leaves of Italian parsley, and the vinaigrette, gently tossing to mix ingredients.
• Serves 4-6.