Recipe courtesy of The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc.
Watercress, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 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
Creamy tarragon dressing:
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
Directions
- Divide the greens among 4 salad plates and chill. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to blend. When ready to serve, arrange the pear slices over the chilled greens. Top with blue cheese and walnuts and drizzle with 1 or 2 spoonfuls of dressing. Put the remaining dressing in a bowl and pass separately.
