Blushing Pear Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large can pear halves
red food coloring
1 c. slivered (grated) Cheddar cheese
mayonnaise
large lettuce leaves

Preparation

Soak pear halves in own liquid with several drops of food coloring in refrigerator until pears reach a desired pink (blush) color.
Drain pears thoroughly.
Place lettuce leaves onto plate. Arrange pears on top of lettuce with core side up.
Drop a tablespoon mayonnaise into pears indentation.
Sprinkle generously with cheese.
Chill and serve.
Serves 6.