Best 7 Asian Pear And Watercress Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors with our Asian pear and watercress salad with sesame dressing! This refreshing and vibrant salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. The crisp Asian pears and peppery watercress create a delightful contrast in textures, while the homemade sesame dressing adds a rich and aromatic touch to the dish. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or an impressive appetizer, this Asian pear and watercress salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey filled with Asian flavors!

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ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1 shallot clove, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons tahini or peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup sesame oil
6 cups mixed mesclun greens, soaked in salt water to remove grit, dried in a salad spinner and torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup baby corn from a jar or can
1 (8-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced julienne
1 (4-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed to remove any tinny taste
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
  • Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING



Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing image

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.

FRESH PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN SESAME DRESSING



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Pears are now used in all aspects of cooking. Try this salad that's made exciting with pears and a delicious Asian dressing! Adapted from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3 red pears, sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing:.
  • Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and red pepper with the oil. Set aside. (Makes 1/2 cup).
  • To make salad:.
  • Toss together the cabbage, lettuce, pears, carrots, and green onion in a large bowl, and drizzle with Asian Sesame Dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 572.8, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 44.5, Protein 4.5

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SOY-SESAME DRESSING



Watercress Salad With Soy-Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch watercress
1 head endive
1/2 of an orange, peeled
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the stalks from the watercress. Wash and spin dry the leaves. Rinse the endive and slice it lengthwise into thin slivers. Place the endive in a salad bowl with the watercress.
  • Remove the pith from the orange segments and cut them into small pieces.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic with the soy sauce, the vinegar and the sesame and olive oils. Crush the garlic into the dressing with a fork, and then remove it. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the salad in the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

QUICK AND EASY ASIAN SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD



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A chilled sesame salad of spiralized cucumber. It reminds me of the seaweed salad you get at Japanese restaurants, but just cucumbers.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English cucumbers, peeled
1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to taste
2 tablespoons garlic-seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers into long, thin noodle shapes using a spiralizer set to the thinnest setting.
  • Place cucumber noodles in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until combined. Let cucumber stand until moisture is drawn out, about 30 minutes.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumber; toss gently until coated. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 958.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

WATERCRESS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Summer     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 large bunches watercress, trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, orange peel and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in broth, sesame oil and olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place mushrooms and green onions in large bowl. Pour 1/4 cup dressing over mushroom mixture. Toss to coat well. Let stand 45 minutes at room temperature. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Add watercress and remaining dressing to mushroom mixture and toss. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve salad immediately.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



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BBQ steak salad with a sesame-rice vinegar dressing.

Provided by Joanne Zalapski Samchyk

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (12 ounce) rib eye steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning, or to taste
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 pinches red pepper flakes
10 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
½ large English cucumber, cubed
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
1 tomato, cut into wedges
1 carrot, grated
4 thin slices red onion
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Season both side of the rib eye steak with soy sauce and steak seasoning. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill steak on preheated grill until firm, reddish-pink, and juicy in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer steak to a platter, sprinkle with lemon juice, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Allow meat to rest for about 10 minutes, then cut into strips.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Combine lettuce, cucumber, avocado, tomato, carrot, red onion, and steak strips in a large bowl. Pour rice vinegar dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 52.6 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1000.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe Asian pears. Look for pears that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet, fragrant aroma.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the pears. This will help prevent the pears from browning.
  • Add the watercress just before serving. This will help prevent the watercress from wilting.
  • Make the sesame dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This is when the pears and watercress are at their best.

Conclusion:

This Asian pear and watercress salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and juicy pears pair perfectly with the peppery watercress, and the sesame dressing adds a delicious umami flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just 15 minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Asian pear and watercress salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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