Pear Salad with Rocket and Walnuts

Top down large plate of rocket, walnuts and pear salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.

5 from 1 vote

Pear Salad with Rocket and Walnuts

Flavorful, bright, light but satisfying - this healthy rocket and pear salad recipe is loaded with peppery arugula, walnuts and parmesan cheese, all tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

1 medium Pear cored and finely sliced
4 oz Rocket arugula or mixed greens
⅓ cup Walnuts lightly toasted and roughly chopped
1 oz Parmesan Cheese shaved

Balsamic Vinaigrette

2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
A Pinch of Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper about a pinch

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

To start with, whisk all the balsamic vinaigrette dressing ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified.
Place rocket leaves on a large salad serving platter. Drizzle little vinaigrette, give a very gentle toss and spread to make the bed of arugula.
Top with sliced pears, walnuts, parmesan shavings and drizzle with the vinaigrette dressing.
Serve Immediately as a side salad with main meals or on its own as a light meal.

Notes

Any firm, ripe pear will do well in this dish. Bosc, Anjou, and Bartlett are all great options!
To test for ripeness, gently press near stem at the top of the pear. It should be just slightly soft. Too firm and the pear will be hard; too ripe and it will be mushy
Slice the pears right before you are ready to serve. I suggest squeezing lemon or lime juice on the slices to avoid browning.

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