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Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Pears, goat cheese, radicchio and walnuts make this your go-to side salad all winter long. Can't find watercress? You can also use arugula.
10 cups watercress
1 small head radicchio, torn (3 cups)
1 pear, thinly sliced
6 dried figs, chopped
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tbsp champagne or sherry vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 shallot, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
DRESSING: Whisk vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add shallot and thyme. Drizzle oil in slowly while whisking constantly.
SALAD: Combine watercress, radicchio, pear, figs and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat, and toss to combine. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another use. Top with cheese. Serve immediately.
Calories 163, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 12g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 117mg.