PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD

Pear and Jicama Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 large pears, peeled, cored and cut in julienne
1 medium jicama (about 1 pound), peeled and julienned
3 bunches watercress, washed and stems removed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon snipped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the pears, jicama and half of the watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, walnut oil, chives, salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pear mixture and toss to coat well.
Divide the remaining watercress among 8 salad plates. Place equal portions of the pear mixture over the watercress. Sprinkle each salad with some of the walnuts. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams