Best 8 Watercress Frisee And Pear Salad Recipes

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The watercress frisee and pear salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crisp watercress, bitter frisee lettuce, and sweet pears creates a unique flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The watercress and frisee lettuce are both packed with vitamins and minerals, while the pears add a touch of sweetness and fiber.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WATERCRESS, FRISEE, AND PEAR SALAD



Watercress, Frisee, and Pear Salad image

This crisp French salad is just what you need when serving a rich or heavy mani course, like our Beef Bourguignon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces
3 to 4 bunches watercress, trimmed
1 head frisee, core removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
2 red or yellow Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar and oil until thick and combined; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered.)
  • Place nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine watercress, frisee, pears, and dressing; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnut pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g

WATERCRESS, FRISEE AND PEAR SALAD



Watercress, Frisee and Pear Salad image

Found this recipe in Everyday Food Dec/2005 issue. Watercress and frisee are 2 of my favorite salad ingredients!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Pears

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt and pepper
1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces and toasted
3 -4 bunches watercress, trimmed
1 head frisee, core removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 bartlett pears, cored and cut into 1/4 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar and oil until thick and combined.
  • Season dressing with salt and pepper, dressing can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated, covered).
  • In a large bowl, combine watercress, frisee, pears (you can use either red or yellow pears)and dressing.
  • Toss gently to coat.
  • Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 4.8, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.7

QUICK CURRIED TURKEY AND PEAR SALAD



Quick Curried Turkey and Pear Salad image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon madras curry powder
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups 1/2 inch diced turkey breast meat
2 pears, peeled and cut 1/2 inch dice
3 scallions, sliced
Salt and black pepper
2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed, dried, and cut into large chiffonade

Steps:

  • Mix the curry with the lemon juice, to dissolve. Mix in the mayonnaise. Fold in with the turkey, pears, and scallions. Season. Serve on a bed of romaine leaves.
  • Wine suggestion: Bernadus Chardonnay 1997

BRIE, WATERCRESS AND BACON SALAD WITH SPICY PEAR DRESSING



Brie, Watercress and Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing image

Classic combination of cheese and bacon made into a salad with crisp croutons and a spicy sweet dressing.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped
1 plain croissant, chopped into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce fresh parsley
1 ounce fresh basil
1 ounce fresh chervil (optional)
3 ounces watercress
2 1/2 ounces brie cheese, chopped
1/2 ounce butter
1/2 pear, cored, chopped
1 tablespoon caster sugar
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 pinch chili flakes
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • For the salad, heat a frying pan and fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the croissant pieces and a little olive oil and fry until the bacon and croissants are golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Place the herbs, watercress and Brie into a bowl and mix well.
  • For the spicy pear and chilli dressing, melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the chopped pear and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, vinegar, chilli flakes and olive oil and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
  • To serve, place the herbs, watercress and Brie onto a plate, top with the bacon and croissant croûtons and pour over the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.1, Fat 81.9, SaturatedFat 32.9, Cholesterol 157.1, Sodium 1377, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 28, Protein 29.4

FRISEE SALAD WITH PEARS AND DRIED CHERRIES



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Frisee (another name for curly endive) is a salad green with crisp feathery leaves that range in color from light green to yellow white. It has a slightly bitter taste that goes especially well with sweet dressings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons mango chutney or apricot jam
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch (about 10 ounces) frisee, washed and dried
2 firm, ripe Bosc pears (about 1 pound total), halved, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
1/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash chutney with the back of a spoon to break up any large pieces of fruit. Whisk in vinegar, mustard, curry powder, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add frisee, pears, and dried cherries. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.

FRISéE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, ROASTED FIGS, AND WALNUTS



Frisée Salad with Prosciutto, Roasted Figs, and Walnuts image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Roast     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Fig     Walnut     Fall     Prosciutto     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 whole fresh figs, stems trimmed, or 36 dried figs, stems trimmed, halved
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 3 ounces)
6 cups torn frisée lettuce leaves
4 cups mixed baby greens
4 cups watercress sprigs, thick stems trimmed
8 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss fresh figs with 2 tablespoons oil in bowl. Arrange figs on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until figs are tender and shiny, about 12 minutes. (Do not roast dried figs.) Cool. Cut figs lengthwise in half.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup oil and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Add cheese and whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Figs and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk dressing before using.)
  • Combine frisée, baby greens, watercress, prosciutto and walnuts in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Gently mix in figs. Transfer to serving bowl.

WINTER ENDIVE SALAD



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Here's a salad with panache! The tangy citrus balances the hint of bitterness in the endive, and the sweet-tart pomegranate seeds add stunning ruby color. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups torn curly endive
2 cups watercress
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the endive, watercress and shallot. Sprinkle with pecans and pomegranate seeds., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEAR AND DUCK CONFIT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Duck     Blue Cheese     Pear     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4,

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 confit duck legs
3 firm-ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears (preferably red)
8 cups mixed greens, such as frisée (French curly endive), tender watercress sprigs, and baby spinach leaves
2 ounces crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese (1/2 cup), optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, then whisk in shallot.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pecans, stirring, until golden brown. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
  • Heat skillet with any oil remaining in it over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown duck on all sides until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and tear meat into bite-size pieces and discard bones. Keep duck warm, covered, on a baking sheet in oven.
  • Halve and core pears and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add pears, greens, duck, cheese, and nuts to dressing with salt and pepper to taste, then toss gently to combine.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use ripe pears. If your pears are not ripe, you can roast them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are softened and caramelized.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can use arugula or baby spinach instead.
  • If you can't find frisee, you can use curly endive or radicchio instead.
  • To make the salad dressing, you can use either white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar.
  • If you want a creamier dressing, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • To add some crunch to the salad, you can add a handful of chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • For a more flavorful salad, you can add a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese.

Conclusion:

This watercress, frisee, and pear salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The sweet pears, bitter greens, and tangy dressing come together to create a salad that is both delicious and healthy. You can experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique version of this salad. For example, you could try using different types of fruit, greens, or nuts. You could also try making a different type of dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a honey mustard dressing.

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