Arugula, Pear and Parmesan Salad Recipe

Arugula, Pear and Parmesan Salad

Arugula, Pear and Parmesan Salad, For a sophisticated start to an elaborate meal, try this simple salad of honey-rich pears, fresh Parmesan, and aromatic leaves of arugula. Enjoy with a young Beaujolais or chilled Lambrusco wine.

SERVES 4

• 3 ripe pears, Williams or Packhams
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. hazelnut or walnut
• 4 oz. arugula
• 3 oz. Parmesan cheese
• Black pepper
• Open textured bread, to serve

• 1 Peel and core the pears and slice thickly. Toss with lemon juice to keep the flesh white.
• 2 Combine the nut oil with the pears. Add the arugula leaves and toss.
• 3 Transfer the salad to small 4 plates and top with shavings of Parmesan cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve.

COOK’S TIP:

• If you are unable to buy arugula easily, you can grow your own from early spring to late summer.