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?
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
- Select a sweet and juicy pear variety, like Bartlett or Comice.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 577mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18g