Rocket and Pear Salad
A delightful recipe for a side salad (or a light lunch) that is versatile enough to enjoy any time of year – honestly, it is as good as a Christmas starter as it is for an al fresco lunch in summer! Introducing the irresistible rocket and pear salad, also known as the arugula pear salad. This vibrant dish showcases the perfect combination of flavours, bringing together the sweetness of the pear, the peppery flavour of the leafy greens, and the nutty richness of parmesan and pine nuts. To tie it all together, we’ll drizzle it with a simple vinaigrette made with tangy balsamic vinegar. Get ready to indulge in this refreshing and elegant pear salad recipe!
Ingredients
- 60 g rocket
- 20 g pinenuts toasted
- 1 pear ripe and sweet
- 20 g parmesan shaved
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes until slighty browned.
- To make the salad dressing, pour the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil into a small jar. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper and shake vigorously. The dressing will not emulsify, but you do want the salt to dissolve.
- Place the peppery rocket into a large bowl. Combine rocket leaves with the balsamic vinaigrette.
- Using a sharp knife, on a cutting board cut your sweet pears into thin slices and squeeze a bit of lemon juice to prevent the browning process.
- You may now divide the rocket salad between individual plates or arrange it onto a serving platter. Top the rocket salad with pear slices, scatter the parmesan cheese shavings and toasted pine nuts on top. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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