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Pear And Watercress Salad

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes8 servings
Pear And Watercress Salad

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Pears, goat cheese, radicchio and walnuts make this your go-to side salad all winter long. Can't find watercress? You can also use arugula.

Ingredients

  • 10 cups watercress

  • 1 small head radicchio, torn (3 cups)

  • 1 pear, thinly sliced

  • 6 dried figs, chopped

  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted

  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp champagne or sherry vinegar

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • DRESSING: Whisk vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add shallot and thyme. Drizzle oil in slowly while whisking constantly.

  • SALAD: Combine watercress, radicchio, pear, figs and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat, and toss to combine. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 163, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 12g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 117mg.

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