Mon 28 Jan 2008
Pear and Avocado Salad
Posted by Svetlana under Salads
Ingredients:
-4 bartlett pears
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
-2 ripe avocados
-10 ounces watercress
-2 ounces arugula
-4 teaspoons finely chopped walnuts
-4 ounces Roquefort cheese
-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-3 tablespoons walnut oil
-1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
-1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped finely
-salt and pepper
1. Halve and core the pears.
2. Slice them thinly and brush with lemon juice to stop discoloration.
3. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and peel them.
4. Carefully cut each half into slices.
5. Also brush with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
6. Place watercress and arugala on plates to be served and arrange pears and avocados on top.
7. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
8. For the dressing combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake.
9. Spoon dressing on top and crumble the cheese on top of it all.
10. Serve immediately.



