PEAR SALAD WITH WARM SHALLOT DRESSING

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Provided by Lucy Footlik

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Dallas     Texas

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canned vegetable broth
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 ripe but firm pears, cored, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress and warm dressing in large bowl. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange pear slices in spoke pattern on greens, dividing equally. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.

Boni Yeamin
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


S S Rahim
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of pears, goat cheese, and walnuts.


Md.Mehadi Hasan Pappu
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I've never had a pear salad before, but this one is definitely a keeper. The warm shallot dressing is to die for.


Ijumael Chiruque
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pears.


Fareed Baloch
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Cecilio Alvarez
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


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


Annie Zumi2
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This salad is a great way to showcase seasonal pears. I used ripe Bartlett pears, and they were perfect.


Malik Dhap
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Namono Jamirah
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of pears, goat cheese, and walnuts.


Hanna Banda
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I've never had a pear salad before, but this one is definitely a keeper. The warm shallot dressing is to die for.


Wahab Ishfaq
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pears.


Manshika Anshika
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Md Mostofa
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Wa Ter
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Qs Cheks
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This salad is a great way to showcase seasonal pears. I used a variety of pears, including Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou, and they all worked well.


James Batts
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out beautifully. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily remedied by adding a bit more vinegar.


Nahidul Islam
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Chibike Okorie
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the pears add a nice sweetness.


Lial Alawishi
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The warm shallot dressing was the perfect complement to the sweet pears and tangy goat cheese.