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 c 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 c plus 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 c parnsip mixture & 1 tb remaining Honey-Yogurt
Dressing. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.
