Watercress, Pear & Goat Cheese Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 20 min

Serves 6

Stephanie

ingredients

Ingredients:
· 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears
· Juice from 1/2 lemon
· 2 or 3 bunches watercress, long stems removed (about 8 cups)
· 1/2 cup moist dried pitted sweet cherries
For the vinaigrette:
· 6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
· 2 Tbs. sherry wine vinegar
· 1/2 tsp. salt
· Freshly ground pepper, to taste
· 5 oz. semifirm mild-aged goat cheese (chèvre), cut into small pieces

directions

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Directions:
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Peel, halve and core the pears, then cut each half into 4 wedges. As the pears are cut, place them in a large bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
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Add the watercress and cherries.
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To make the vinaigrette:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt and pepper until blended.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the watercress mixture, then toss to coat evenly.
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Divide the salad among individual plates. Add the goat cheese to the salads, distributing it evenly.
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Serve immediately. Serves 6.

notes

A mix of young, tender salad greens can be used in place of the watercress, while Bosc pears can replace the Bartletts. Gorgonzola dolcelatte can replace the goat cheese

Source: Stephanie