Watercress, Frisee and Pear Salad

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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.