Pear and Parmigiano Salad

What can be easier than coating slices of pear and shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with a simple vinaigrette and serve this on a bed of arugula?

By Marinka
October 4, 2024

Sometimes less is more, especially when you combine outstanding flavors. In this case the combination is peppery arugula, a juicy sweet pear and a savory, creamy cheese. Drizzle that with a simple vinaigrette and some freshly ground black pepper.

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Key Ingredients in This Recipe

You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.

  • Pear – I used a Bartlett pear, but a Comice is also good. Pick a juicy and sweet variety.
  • Parmigiano Reggiano – here I need to stress to use the real stuff, so much better than the immitations.
  • Arugula
  • Vinaigrette – olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper

How to Make Pear and Parmigiano Salad

  • Peel and core the pears. Cut them in quarters and those quarters in half.
  • Shave the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  • Make a vinaigrette from olive oil, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
  • Transfer pear and cheese into a bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Mix until coated.
  • Divide arugula over two bowls or plates and transfer the pear cheese mixture on top. Finish it by grinding a little bit of black pepper over the salad.

Enjoy !

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Pear and Parmigiano Salad

Author: Marinka
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 people
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pears (NOTE 1), ripe and juicy
  • 2.5 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shaved
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 ounces arugula

Instructions
 

  • Peel and core the pears. Cut them in quarters and those quarters in half.
  • Shave the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  • Make a vinaigrette from olive oil, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
  • Transfer pear and cheese into a bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Mix until coated.
  • Divide arugula over two bowls or plates and transfer the pear cheese mixture on top. Finish it by grinding a little bit of black pepper over the salad.

Notes

  1. Select a sweet and juicy pear variety, like Bartlett or Comice.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 577mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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