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Pan-Roasted Pear Salad With Watercress, Parmesan and Pecans Recipe

Pan-Roasted Pear Salad With Watercress, Parmesan and Pecans Recipe

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Pan-Roasted Pear Salad With Watercress, Parmesan and Pecans

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Ingredients:

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3 (1 1/2 lb) ripe but firm pears, quartered and cored ( bartlett , bosc , anjou)
2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper
2 tsp olive oil
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp shallot, minced
2 tbsp sugar
salt
fresh ground pepper
4 cups green leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into 1-inch pieces
4 cups watercress, washed, dried, and stemmed (about 4 cups)
4 oz parmesan cheese, shaved into thin slices with a vegetable peeler
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Directions:

The success to the best salads is to first chill your serving plates. Place salad plates or bowls in the refrigerator while preparing. Simple as that.
Toss the pears, 2 teaspoons of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pears cut side down in a single layer and cook until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Using a small spatula or fork, tip each pear onto its second cut side; continue to cook until the second side is light brown, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Turn off the heat, leave the skillet on the burner and add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar; gently stir until the vinegar becomes glazed and coats the pears, about 30 seconds. Transfer the pears to a large plate and let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Cut each pear quarter crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar and shallot together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce, watercress and cooled pears to the bowl; toss and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the salad among individual chilled plates; top each with portions of the cheese and nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.93 Kcal (3064 kJ)
Calories from fat	445.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.45g	76%
Cholesterol	19.28mg	6%
Sodium	482.96mg	20%
Potassium	799.59mg	17%
Total Carbs	63.69g	21%
Sugars	40.2g	161%
Dietary Fiber	14.89g	60%
Protein	15.68g	31%
Vitamin C	30mg	50%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	453.5mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.18 Kcal (608 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.81g	76%
Cholesterol	3.82mg	6%
Sodium	95.8mg	20%
Potassium	158.6mg	17%
Total Carbs	12.63g	21%
Sugars	7.97g	161%
Dietary Fiber	2.95g	60%
Protein	3.11g	31%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	50%
Iron	0.4mg	12%
Calcium	90mg	45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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