Pear, Avocado and Watercress Salad

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Pear, Avocado and Watercress Salad
Pear, avocado and watercress salad, bought to you by MiNDFOOD.

This Pear, Avocado and Watercress Salad is easy to make and tastes delicious. The juicy pears, peppery watercress, creamy avocados, fresh mint and sharp savoury parmesan cheese work well with the balsamic vinaigrette, If you can’t find watercress, you can also use rocket.

Pear, Avocado and Watercress Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 bunch watercress, sprigs removed

2 avocados, peeled, seed removed, cut into wedges

4 pears, core removed, quartered and then halved again lengthways

⅓ cup mint leaves

40g parmesan, shaved

Vinaigrette

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp caster sugar

Method:

Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a jug. Set aside.

Combine watercress sprigs, pear wedges, avocado and mint leaves in a large bowl. Transfer to a platter. Add dressing just before serving. Top with shaved parmesan and serve.

Smart Tip:

Remove sprigs from watercress the day before required and store in a clip-lock bag in 
the refrigerator.

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