Asian Pear And Watercress Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

• For dressing
• 1 x (1/2 inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 c. Asian sesame paste* or possibly smooth peanut butter
• 3 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil*
• 1/4 c. rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 tsp Asian chile paste with garlic*
• 1/2 tsp salt For salad
• 1 1/2 lb Asian pear (1 large or possibly 2 medium)
• 4 c. trimmed watercress sprigs (from 2 bunches, 10 ounce)
• 1 x carrot, finely shredded

1. *Available at some Asian markets and by mail order from Ethnic Grocer
2. Make dressing: Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender till smooth.
3. Prepare salad: Peel pear and cut into 1/8- to 1/4 inch-thick julienne, then transfer to a bowl.
4. Combine watercress and pear in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
5. Divide among plates, then drizzle with some dressing and sprinkle with carrot.
6. serves 4
7. Cooks' note: Dressing keeps, covered tightly and chilled, 1 week.

fresh ginger, asian sesame paste, asian sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, salt, asian pear, bunches, carrot

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/asian-pear-and-watercress-salad-with-sesame-dressing-70452 (may not work)