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Pear, pecan and sultana salad

Lynne Mullins

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Pear, pecan and sultana salad
Pear, pecan and sultana saladSupplied

A refreshing and tasty salad.

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Ingredients

  • Place 3 pears (cored and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 lemon

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 80g sultanas

  • 4 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 100g pecans (toasted)

  • 2 baby cos lettuce (cut into wedges)

  • 2 cups watercress sprigs

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp sour cream

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar

  • salt and pepper

  • 100g blue cheese

Method

  1. Place 3 pears (cored and thinly sliced), the juice of 1/2 lemon and

    1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl and toss gently to combine. Place 80g sultanas and 4 tbsp red wine vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from heat, rest for 1 minute and then drain.

    Add sultanas to pears with 100g pecans (toasted), 2 baby cos lettuce (cut into wedges) and 2 cups watercress sprigs. Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp water, 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, pour over salad and toss gently. To serve, crumble 100g blue cheese over salad.

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