Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that combines the sweetness of roasted pears, the piquant bite of arugula, the nutty crunch of walnuts, and the savory sharpness of Parmesan cheese. This delightful roasted pear and arugula salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad transports you to a Tuscan countryside, where rustic flavors dance on your palate. Each ingredient plays a vital role, creating a harmonious ensemble that is both elegant and approachable. Whether served as a refreshing lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a light and healthy dinner, this roasted pear and arugula salad is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Are you ready to discover the magic of this culinary masterpiece?
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ROASTED PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND PARMESAN
This is absolutely stunning as a first course. I have used other nuts and other cheeses and it always turns out lovely.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Pears
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 F and put baking sheet in the oven to heat too.
- Cut each pear lengthwise, remove the core, then set cut side down on a board and slice thinly into 5 pieces lengthwise again.
- Toss pear with butter and sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and in oven to roast for 10 min, or until browned on bottom.
- Flip and roast until tender and deep brown, 5 more minutes.
- Let pears cool.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet until browned, 3 minutes and set aside.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together.
- Combine arugula and pears in large serving bowl, and gentley toss with the dressing.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan cheese on top of salad.
- Chop walnuts coarsely and sprinkle on top.
ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
- Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Make and share this Arugula and Pear Salad With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pears
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
- Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.
ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD
Arugula and pears flourish during the cooler late-autumn weather. Put them together for a great balance of sweet and piquant. The arugula is lightly dressed with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette to accentuate the natural flavor of the pears.
Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Pear Arugula Fall Party Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a medium bowl, toss the pears, sugar, and butter. Arrange the pears in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until the pears are barely tender, 10-15 minutes.
- 3. Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet for 5 minutes, until toasty brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4. In a large salad bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, and maple syrup. Add the arugula or salad greens and toss to coat.
- 5. Divide the salad onto four chilled plates. Arrange the roasted pears in a fan around the center, and sprinkle with the cranberries, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Scatter with petals from the calendula blossoms.
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.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears: Overripe pears will be too soft and mushy for this salad, while unripe pears will be too hard and tart. Look for pears that are slightly yielding to the touch but not bruised or mushy.
- Roast the pears until they are caramelized: This will bring out their natural sweetness and flavor. Roast the pears for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and browned.
- Use a good quality arugula: Arugula is a peppery green that will add a nice bite to the salad. Look for arugula that is fresh and brightly colored.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. Toast the walnuts in a single layer in a preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is a hard, salty cheese that will add a nice finishing touch to the salad. Look for Parmesan cheese that is aged for at least 12 months.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the salad.
Conclusion:
This roasted pear and arugula salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The pears are roasted until they are caramelized and tender, the arugula is peppery and fresh, the walnuts are crunchy and flavorful, and the Parmesan cheese is salty and nutty. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette that ties all of the flavors together. This salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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