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Wasabi Pear Lettuce Wrap

• From: USA Pears

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise

• 3 Tbs rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

• 1 1/2 tsp wasabi paste

• 2 pears

• 1 head butter lettuce leaves, washed, trimmed

• 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced

• 2 cups radish sprouts

• 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and grated

• 4 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

This cool pear-and-lettuce wrap packs some heat with tasty wasabi dressing. Serve as a side salad or as a fun appetizer.

Directions

• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and wasabi paste in medium bowl until blended.
• Slice pear stem side up into 12 quarter-inch width vertical planks. Cut pieces into thin julienne slices. Place in bowl with wasabi dressing and toss until coated.
• Place lettuce leaves on plate and top with mushrooms, sprouts, carrots and pears. Drizzle any remaining dressing in bowl over pears. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.