PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories quick, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the pears, jicama and half of the watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, walnut oil, chives, salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pear mixture and toss to coat well.
- Divide the remaining watercress among 8 salad plates. Place equal portions of the pear mixture over the watercress. Sprinkle each salad with some of the walnuts. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
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Ha Mial
ha@aol.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
ROHAIL SHAHZAD
rohail-s33@hotmail.comI found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use a bit more seasoning.
Ignatius Obey
ignatius_obey@yahoo.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less honey next time.
RizO KinG
krizo@yahoo.comI've never had a pear and jicama salad before, but I'm definitely a fan now. This salad is so unique and delicious!
PRICE BD
bprice41@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and it will still be delicious.
Mohammad Dilsoz
m-dilsoz16@gmail.comI love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a bit of chopped red onion and avocado.
OGECHI Iloh
ogechii62@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of jicama, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and really brings all the flavors together.
Kariim Karre
karre51@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Asim Magar
m-asim88@hotmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Wiseman Tanzana
t-wiseman@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer salad.
Celi Cious
c-celi@yahoo.comI love the crunch of the jicama in this salad. It's a great contrast to the soft pears.
md rajib sorkar
m-s79@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I had a few pears that were starting to get soft, so I decided to make this salad and it turned out great!
Christina Grube Norman
gchristina@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Kidane Gebrekirstos
g-kidane85@hotmail.comMy family loved this salad! The kids especially loved the sweet pears.
Biplobi Hasan Biplob
biplob_b@gmail.comI love how easy this salad is to make. I always have pears and jicama on hand, so it's a great option for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Kim Hayes
k@gmail.comThis salad is an explosion of flavors and textures. The sweet pears and crisp jicama are perfectly complemented by the tangy dressing. I added a bit of chopped cilantro for an extra pop of freshness.