Watercress Salad With Pears and Creamy Goat Cheese Dressing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I went to 2 stores to find fresh watercress to make this salad. It was worth it tho, it turned out wonderful. Points 3. Ingredients:
1/4 cup log-style goat cheese, plus |
2 tablespoons log-style goat cheese, divided |
1/4 cup milk |
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 ripe pear |
1 bunch fresh watercress, about 4 cups |
Directions:
1. Puree 1/4 cup goat cheese, milk, hazelnut oil and lemon juice in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
2. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
3. Cut pear in half; core.
4. Thinly slice lengthwise.
5. Arrange slices fanned out on 4 plates.
6. Trim lower third of watercress stems.
7. Toss watercress with 1/4 cup of the dressing to lightly coat.
8. Mound next to pears.
9. Drizzle remaining dressing over salads.
10. Crumble remaining 2 tablespoons cheese over tops.
11. Grind pepper to taste over salad.
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