ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Ginger     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Fall     Asian Pear     Watercress     Sesame     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Prepare salad:
  • Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.

Tuga Sam
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This salad is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Awan Baba
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I loved it in this salad.


Khadija Bello
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Barbara Oneal
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Awam Box
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch.


Topu Islam
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a delicious meal.


Aydin Anbar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Asian pears.


Hesti Yusup
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The sesame dressing is amazing! I could drink it.


Shakil Anowar
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I will definitely be making it again.


SK AZIJUL Islam
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I used a different type of pear and it turned out great! This salad is very versatile.


Ahmed Tamer Soliman
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The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this salad was delicious.


Marisol Hernandez
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Lubega Junior
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This salad was a refreshing and delightful combination of flavors. The Asian pear and watercress were crisp and flavorful, and the sesame dressing added a delicious umami flavor. I will definitely be making this salad again!