Pear and Parsley Salad with Almonds and Creamy Parsley Dressing

• 2 heads butter lettuce, torn into pieces
• 2 ripe but firm red Anjou pears, halved, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup Creamy Parsley Dressing (recipe follows)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Note, page 54)
• 1/2 cup Best Mayonnaise (page 246) or quality store-bought mayo
• 2 tablespoons Parsley Sauce (page 239)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• (makes about 3/4 cup)

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, pears, and parsley.
2. Drizzle the salad with the dressing; season with salt and pepper.
3. Gently toss to coat the leaves.
4. Divide among chilled plates and top with the almonds.
5. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, parsley sauce, and 2 tablespoons water.
6. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pear-and-parsley-salad-with-almonds-and-creamy-parsley-dressing-377751 (may not work)