Best Asian Pear And Watercress Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipes

ASIAN SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
1 shallot clove, quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons tahini or peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup sesame oil
6 cups mixed mesclun greens, soaked in salt water to remove grit, dried in a salad spinner and torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup baby corn from a jar or can
1 (8-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and sliced julienne
1 (4-ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed to remove any tinny taste
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Add 1 at a time through the feed tube of a running blender, vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, tahini, and sesame seeds. Leaving the blender running add the oil in a slow thin stream. Set aside briefly.
Toss greens, corn, orange, bell pepper, water chestnuts, and tomatoes together in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side.

ASIAN PEAR AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SESAME DRESSING

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Categories Salad Ginger No-Cook Vegetarian Fall Asian Pear Watercress Sesame Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SOY-SESAME DRESSING

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress
1 head endive
1/2 of an orange, peeled
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Trim the stalks from the watercress. Wash and spin dry the leaves. Rinse the endive and slice it lengthwise into thin slivers. Place the endive in a salad bowl with the watercress.
Remove the pith from the orange segments and cut them into small pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic with the soy sauce, the vinegar and the sesame and olive oils. Crush the garlic into the dressing with a fork, and then remove it. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss the salad in the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

FRESH PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN SESAME DRESSING

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Pears are now used in all aspects of cooking. Try this salad that's made exciting with pears and a delicious Asian dressing! Adapted from Southern Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

PEAR SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

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This is a great salad to serve to your guests or family.

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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.