PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD

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Pear and Jicama Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large pears, peeled, cored and cut in julienne
1 medium jicama (about 1 pound), peeled and julienned
3 bunches watercress, washed and stems removed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon snipped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the pears, jicama and half of the watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, walnut oil, chives, salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pear mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Divide the remaining watercress among 8 salad plates. Place equal portions of the pear mixture over the watercress. Sprinkle each salad with some of the walnuts. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

Md Sahariya
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This salad is a great healthy side dish or light lunch.


Angelo R
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I love the bright and colorful appearance of this salad. It is sure to brighten up any table.


Terry Copeland
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This salad is a great way to use seasonal produce. Pears and jicama are both in season in the fall and winter.


Chiranjibi Acharya
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Saif Baloch
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Eddie Torres
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It is made with just a few fresh ingredients and a light dressing.


Jaden Gullick
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This salad is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I often add chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.


Khan Sahb
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! My kids especially loved the sweet pears.


Nayan Sarker
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It is also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.


Imsad Boy
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I love this salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for picnics and potlucks.


akram akram
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had a few pears that were starting to get soft, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up. The salad was delicious and the dressing was very flavorful.


Md Abu Nayem
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Vvv Vvv
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The combination of sweet pears and crunchy jicama is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.