*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Stuffed Pear Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Salads
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           nonfat ricotta cheese
   2      tablespoons   golden raisins
   1      tablespoon    honey
     1/8  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
   2                    ripe red pears
     1/2  teaspoon      lemon juice
   2      cups          watercress -- torn
   1 1/2  tablespoons   pine nuts -- toasted
                        -----PIQUANT DRESSING-----
     1/4  cup           unsweetened applesauce
   1      tablespoon    white balsamic vinegar
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper

SALAD: Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. 
 Set aside. Core pears; cut each in half lengthwise. 
 Brush cut sides of pears with lemon juice
. Place 1/2 cup watercress on each individual salad plate. 
Place one pear half on watercress on each salad plate. 
Spoon ricotta cheese mixture evenly onto pear halves.
 Drizzle Piquant Dressing over pears, and sprinkle with pine nuts.
  Serve immediately.  Yield: 4 servings (136 calories per serving).
 PIQUANT DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. 
Yield: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon.

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