Best Asian Pear And Watercress Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipes

Pear Salad With Asian Dressing image

Provided by Nancy Allen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c shredded romaine lettuce
2 c red cabbage, shredded
3 red bartlett pears, sliced
2 medium carrots,shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
ASIAN SESAME DRESSING
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

1. Toss your lettuce, cabbage, pears, carrots, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with asian dressing, tossing just enough to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
2. Dressing- Whisk all you ingredients together. Makes 1/2 cup.

Asian Pear Salad image

Provided by kitty.rock

Time 10m

Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Asian pear, peeled and medium dice
1/2 head radicchio, core removed, sliced thin
2 cups baby greens (beet greens, spinach, or arugula)
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
toasted pecans, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar or 1/4 teaspoon honey
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground pepper (to taste)
2 shallots, small dice

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (or honey), pinch of salt, and a few good grinds of pepper.
Add the shallots to the vinaigrette then set aside.
When serving, dress the greens lightly, season to taste, and serve immediately.

Fresh Pear Salad With Asian Sesame Dressing image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
3 red pears, sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

To make the dressing:.
Whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and red pepper with the oil. Set aside. (Makes 1/2 cup).
To make salad:.
Toss together the cabbage, lettuce, pears, carrots, and green onion in a large bowl, and drizzle with Asian Sesame Dressing, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.8, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 572.8, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 44.5, Protein 4.5

Asian Pear and Watercress Salad with Sesame Dressing image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup Asian sesame paste* or smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil*
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste with garlic*
1/2 teaspoon salt
For salad
1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or 2 medium)
4 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches; 10 oz)
1 carrot, finely shredded
*Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer (800-523-1961).

Steps:

Make dressing:
Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Prepare salad:
Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.