Best 11 Pear Endive And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Pear endive and watercress salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. The sweetness of the pears, the bitterness of the endive, and the peppery flavor of the watercress come together to create a salad that is both delicious and nutritious. It also includes some health benefits because of its components. The salad is also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a simple side dish, pear endive and watercress salad is a great choice.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



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Pears go wonderfully with all types of blue cheese, whether Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola or an American blue such as Maytag.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, ripe but firm Comice or Bartlett pear
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons pecans 1 ounce, lightly toasted
1 bunch watercress, trimmed about 4 ounces
2 endives, broken into leaves
2 ounces Roquefort, Stilton or another blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry or Champagne vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, to taste
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the pear. Cut the slices in half so they're not too long. Toss with the lime juice.
  • Combine the pears, pecans, watercress, endive, blue cheese and tarragon in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and walnut oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD



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Provided by Susannah Locketti

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head Belgian endive
1 head romaine lettuce, leaves torn
1 Bosc pear
2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and slice off the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the edge of a large platter. Fill the inside with torn romaine leaves. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout the platter. Sprinkle the gorgonzola and walnuts on top and season with pepper.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam and balsamic vinegar and heat for several seconds until warm. Stir with a small whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  • From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.

ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 to 6 heads of Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk*, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and sliced
1/4 pound good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them. Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.

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.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE, AND GRILLED-PEACH SALAD



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This summer salad has it all -- crunchy, peppery greens; soft, smooth cheese; and sweet, smoky, slightly caramelized peaches hot off the grill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 recipe Grilled Peaches
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 bunches stemmed watercress (about 8 cups)
6 ounces halved bocconcini, or sliced fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Prepare grilled peaches; quarter each half, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Add Belgian endives, stemmed watercress, and bocconcini or mozzarella. Toss to coat. Divide among plates; arrange peaches next to salad.

ENDIVE WATERCRESS SALAD



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Two kinds of greens and cucumber and orange slices are coated with a light ginger dressing in this recipe.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 cups watercress
4 cups thinly sliced Belgian endive
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1 medium cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
10 slices red onion, separated into rings
DRESSING:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Divide watercress and endive among 10 salad plates. Arrange the oranges, cucumber and onion over salad greens. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pear     Winter     Raw     Endive     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 firm-ripe pear (about 1/2 pound)
2 Belgian endives (about 1 pound)
1 small head chicory (curly endive; about 1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Halve and core pear and thinly slice lengthwise. Cut endives crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices and tear chicory into bite-size pieces. In a bowl toss greens with pear and vinaigrette.

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large bunch watercress
2 heads Belgian endive
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off the tough stems of the watercress and discard.
  • Cut off the end of the endive and cut the head into bite-size pieces.
  • Rinse watercress and endive and drain or spin dry. Put in a salad bowl.
  • Put the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using a wire whisk, beat in the oil. Pour the dressing over the salad greens and toss.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS, PEAR, AND CASHEW SALAD



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Peppery greens, sweet fruit, and an Asian dressing reinvent a side salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 bunches watercress (about 1 pound total), tough stems removed
1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add watercress, pear, and cashews; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

WATERCRESS ENDIVE SALAD WITH ROASTED PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



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This is a wonderful easy to assemble salad which looks stunning on a buffet table. The pears can be roasted 1 day ahead of time if stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If desired, replace part of the olive oil in the dressing with walnut oil. Do not substitute red wine for the port. You need the robust port flavour here.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 large bartlett pears
1/4 cup ruby port
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 bunches watercress
6 Belgian endive
8 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Peel pears. Cut into quarters and core. Cut each pear into approximately 10 thick slices each. Place pear slices in a bowl and toss well in the Port and the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange on a heavy baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes or until slices are just tender. Let cool.
  • Place walnuts on baking sheet. Toast for 5 minutes. Watch them carefully so they do not burn.
  • Remove the tough stems from the watercress. Remove cores from the endive and cut into thick slices.
  • To serve, arrange watercress around the outer edge of a large serving platter with the endives in the centre. Drizzle with dressing. Top with roasted pear slices and sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled Roquefort.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 623.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 12.1, Protein 13

PAN-ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, PARMESAN AND PECANS



Pan-Roasted Pear Salad With Watercress, Parmesan and Pecans image

Salads can be as simple as throwing together lettuce with some dressing to fabulously delectible and worthy of a special occassion. Here's a fabulously delicious one from The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2009. Also a fit in the Paleo diet. It takes a little time due to the pears cooling in the balsamic glaze, but utilize the time well and prepare the remainder.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pears

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (1 1/2 lb) ripe but firm pears, quartered and cored (bartlett, bosc, anjou)
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
2 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt
fresh ground pepper
4 cups green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into 1-inch pieces
4 cups watercress, washed, dried, and stemmed (about 4 cups)
4 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved into thin slices with a vegetable peeler
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • The success to the best salads is to first chill your serving plates. Place salad plates or bowls in the refrigerator while preparing. Simple as that.
  • Toss the pears, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pears cut side down in a single layer and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Using a small spatula or fork, tip each pear onto its second cut side; continue to cook until the second side is light brown, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Turn off the heat, leave the skillet on the burner and add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar; gently stir until the vinegar becomes glazed and coats the pears, about 30 seconds. Transfer the pears to a large plate and let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Cut each pear quarter crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar and shallot together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, watercress and cooled pears to the bowl; toss and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the salad among individual chilled plates; top each with portions of the cheese and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.1, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 477.7, Carbohydrate 96.9, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 62.5, Protein 16.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe pears that are slightly firm to the touch.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can substitute arugula or baby spinach.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk all of the ingredients together in a jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To add a bit of crunch, you can add some chopped walnuts or almonds to the salad.
  • If you're looking for a vegetarian protein source, you can add some grilled tofu or tempeh to the salad.

Conclusion:

This pear, endive, and watercress salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The pears add a touch of sweetness, the endive adds a bit of bitterness, and the watercress adds a peppery flavor. The dressing is light and tangy, and it brings all of the flavors together perfectly. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.

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