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.

Caleb Curette
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This was my first time trying Asian pears and I was pleasantly surprised. They're so sweet and juicy!


8dAudio Full Dhamaka
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This salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Adil Safeer
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious recipe.


Sudeep Gurung
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Noel Lopes
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet, the watercress is peppery, and the dressing is nutty and tangy.


Chanu wc2006
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very refreshing and flavorful.


Philip Ngonga
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I'm not a big fan of Asian pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Easy Patto
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


SHABBIR GUJJAR
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The salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend using ripe Asian pears for the best flavor.


Shahnawaz abbasi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Abdulsharif Munib
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This salad was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


khalil baloch
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I found the dressing to be a little too sweet for my taste. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Infa ntrey
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, so I substituted arugula instead. It was still really good, but I think I would have preferred it with watercress.


Rahmat Adams
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad and it was delicious! It added a creamy tanginess that really complemented the other flavors.


rodney baptiste
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Asian pears. I had some that were starting to get a little soft, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


javeedAil javeedAil
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hillary Clark
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I used a mandoline to slice the pears, which made it quick and easy. The dressing was simple to whisk together and added the perfect finishing touch.


Abusaed Shek
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The dressing was especially delicious, with the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and nutty flavors.


TG Badol YT 45
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This Asian pear and watercress salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was so refreshing and balanced, with the sweetness of the pears, the peppery bite of the watercress, and the nutty flavor of the sesame dressing. I loved the t