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

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.

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