PEAR SALAD WITH WARM SHALLOT DRESSING

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Provided by Lucy Footlik

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Dallas     Texas

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canned vegetable broth
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 ripe but firm pears, cored, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress and warm dressing in large bowl. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange pear slices in spoke pattern on greens, dividing equally. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.

The Quin TV
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste.


maaz hafeez
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Alex Kariuki
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This salad is delicious! The pears are perfectly ripe and the blue cheese adds a nice sharpness.


Antonnucci Siadinkura
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pears.


Kweku Frimpong
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


annie ibanez
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I love the combination of pears and blue cheese. This salad is a great way to enjoy both of those flavors.


LBs Dance
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a healthy and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer lunch.


Avijit Mallick
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the dressing was delicious.


ZIA RAO
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a variety of pears and the different flavors were a nice touch. The dressing was also very good and easy to make.


Jeo Larranaga
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. The pears were perfectly ripe and the blue cheese added a nice sharpness. The warm shallot dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


Md Anuwer
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This pear salad with warm shallot dressing was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crispy walnuts was perfect. The warm shallot dressing added a delicious savory flavor that tied everything together. I will d