ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH MASCARPONE AND TOASTED WALNUTS
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pear Walnut Arugula Spring Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste. Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.
- Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Add oil in a slow stream to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, whisking, then whisk in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cool dressing.
- Halve pear lengthwise and remove core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter), then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 4 plates, to one side, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Toss arugula with enough dressing to coat and mound alongside pear. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone mixture onto each plate between salad and pear, then sprinkle salads with remaining toasted walnuts.
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Hasan Mkwaya
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
karna pun
[email protected]I'm not a fan of arugula, so I used spinach instead. It was a great substitute.
Isaac Scovell
[email protected]I accidentally used blue cheese instead of mascarpone. It was still delicious!
Isabelle Belle
[email protected]I thought the salad was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more seasoning.
Yaqoob Gujjar
[email protected]The salad was easy to make and didn't take long to prepare.
Andrea Hughes
[email protected]I found the salad to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a less sweet variety of pear.
Dumisani Nxele
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Ayubkhan Ayubkhan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Arcega
[email protected]The mascarpone and toasted walnuts added a rich and creamy element to the salad.
Azim Vai
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well the arugula and pear paired together.
Zweledinga ISambasemali Sondzaba
[email protected]This salad was a delightful combination of flavors and textures.