PEAR, ENDIVE AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pear     Winter     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs from sourdough bread (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pears, cored, thinly sliced
4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced
2 bunches watercress, trimmed
2 cups walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Slice goat cheese into 6 equal portions; form each into ball. Flatten cheese balls into 2-inch-diameter rounds. Place breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Coat cheese rounds completely with breadcrumbs. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Mix vinegar, garlic clove, shallot and Dijon mustard in blender. With machine running, gradually add walnut oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese rounds to skillet and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese rounds to paper towels; let drain completely.
  • Toss pears, endive and watercress in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle walnuts over salads. Place 1 goat cheese round in center of each salad and serve.

Mohsin Ali Ali
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This salad was a bit bland. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful dressing.


Zane Basson
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tweety Sweety
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins.


Dj essen galaxy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


Abokorach Giftty
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham. It's also a good option for a light and refreshing summer meal.


Cailyn McGrath
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's a beautiful and delicious salad that's sure to impress your guests.


Myanna Mazurowski
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They were sweet and juicy, and they paired well with the other ingredients.


Sheraz Mahar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. It's also a good option for a light lunch or dinner.


SLAPPY gaming
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! It's a refreshing and light salad that's perfect for a summer gathering.


Burton Joseph W. De La Garza
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins.


Chase Packer
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It's not a bad salad, but it's not one that I would make again.


WackyEarth
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I thought the dressing was a bit bland. I added some lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, and it was much better.


Joel Brown
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The salad was easy to make, but it didn't really wow me. I think I'll stick to my usual salad recipe.


YIFAT TUBE
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more tart dressing.


Brooklynn Johnson
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great combination of flavors and textures, and it's a beautiful salad to serve.


Tayyab Shehbaz
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I added some crumbled blue cheese to the salad and it was amazing! The blue cheese added a salty, tangy flavor that really took the salad to the next level.


Kiran raj thapa Thapa
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover pears.


Fiza khan
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I'm not usually a fan of endive, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The bitterness was balanced out by the sweetness of the pears and the tanginess of the dressing.


Violet Ramatsobane
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


PinkUnicornSniper
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This salad was a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The pears were sweet and juicy, the endive added a slightly bitter note, and the watercress was peppery and fresh. The dressing was light and tangy, and complemented the salad perfectly.


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