ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD

ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup coarsley chopped walnuts
1 TBL water
1 tsp sugar
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
Large pinch of coarse kosher salt
1/12 TBL extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 TBL vegetable oil
1 TBL balsamic vinegar
1 LG bunch watercress, think stems trimmed
2 heads belgian endive (preferably red) sliced crosswise
1 ripe asian pear, halved, cored, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine walnuts, 1 TBL water, sugar, cayenne, and kosher salt in small nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until water evaporates and nuts are dry and golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat (can be made 1 day ahead, store in airtight container at room temperature). Whisk olive oil, vegetable oil, and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine watercress, endive, and pear in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with nuts.