Watercress, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Watercress, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head Boston lettuce, rinsed, dried, and torn into pieces; 1 bunch watercress, rinsed, dried, and stalks removed; 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 cup walnut halves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional); 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons tarragon vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 egg, slightly beaten*; 1/4 cup light cream

Servings: persons

1 small head Boston lettuce, rinsed, dried, and torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, rinsed, dried, and stalks removed
2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup walnut halves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 egg, slightly beaten*
1/4 cup light cream

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Divide the greens among 4 salad plates and chill.
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Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to blend.
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When ready to serve, arrange the pear slices over the chilled greens.
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Top with blue cheese and walnuts and drizzle with 1 or 2 spoonfuls of dressing.
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Put the remaining dressing in a bowl and pass separately.
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*RAW EGG WARNING
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Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness.
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To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head Boston lettuce, rinsed, dried, and torn into pieces, 1 bunch watercress, rinsed, dried, and stalks removed, 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, and more.

Yes, Watercress, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Watercress, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad

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