Description
Rocket and Pear Salad is a quick, elegant recipe featuring peppery arugula, sweet pears, and savory parmesan, drizzled with a zesty mustard-lemon dressing. Perfect as a side or light main dish, it’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 120g rocket (arugula)
- 2 medium-sized pears (e.g., Beurre Bosc)
- 30g fresh parmesan, shaved
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Instructions
- Toast the Pine Nuts: Lightly toast pine nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Slice the Pears: Core and thinly slice the pears. Toss slices in the dressing immediately to prevent browning.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine rocket, shaved parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and dressed pears. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately to savor fresh flavors.
Notes
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for pine nuts.
- Use spinach or watercress instead of rocket for variation.
- Apples or figs can replace pears.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Modern European
