Red pears are first choice here, but any ripe, firm pears would be delicious.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canned vegetable broth
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 ripe but firm pears, cored, sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Toss lettuce, watercress and warm dressing in large bowl. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange pear slices in spoke pattern on greens, dividing equally. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.
