Pear, Cucumber, and Walnut Salad

2 ripe pears (variety of your choice) 2 cucumbers 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped in large pieces Small bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup basic vinaigrette dressing (see below)

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 in. (1/2 cm) slices. In a bowl combine the pears, cucumbers, walnuts, leaves of Italian parsley, and the vinaigrette, gently tossing to mix ingredients.

Serves 4 to 6