Watercress, Frisee and Pear Salad

katie in the UP's Note:

Found this recipe in Everyday Food Dec/2005 issue. Watercress and frisee are 2 of my favorite salad ingredients!!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• coarse salt and pepper
• 1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces and toasted
• 3 -4 bunches watercress, trimmed
• 1 head frisee, core removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 bartlett pears, cored and cut into 1/4 inch pieces

Directions:

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar and oil until thick and combined.
2. Season dressing with salt and pepper, dressing can be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated, covered).
3. In a large bowl, combine watercress, frisee, pears (you can use either red or yellow pears)and dressing.
4. Toss gently to coat.
5. Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnuts.