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    Rocket and Pear Salad with Parmesan

    Published: Jun 6, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Lee-Ann · 4 Comments

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    Rocket and Pear Salad - peppery rocket (arugula) combined with sweet sliced pears and savoury parmesan cheese with a fast and simple lemon and mustard dressing.

    This simple rocket and pear salad is super fast and elegant. It even looks classy and beautiful on the plate, but you can have it done it 15 minutes and it tastes amazing! Peppery rocket (arugula) combine with sweet pears and savoury parmesan, plus an easy mustard and lemon dressing. rocket leaves and sliced pears on a white plate

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    • Ingredients you will need for this rocket salad
    • How to make rocket and pear salad
    • My top tips for making this salad
    • Other simple salad recipes you may like
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Rocket and Pear Salad

    Ingredients you will need for this rocket salad

    • rocket (arugula)
    • pears - I used Beurre Bosc
    • fresh parmesan
    • pine nuts
    • wholegrain mustard
    • fresh lemon juice
    • olive oil
    • fine salt

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make rocket and pear salad

    1. Toast the pine nuts in a small fry pan, then set aside.
    2. To make the dressing, combine wholegrain mustard, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to taste in a medium bowl and mix together then set aside.process images showing how to make rocket and pear salad recipe
    3. Core and thinly slice the pears.
    4. Immediately add pear slices to the bowl with the dressing and mix to coat.images showing process of making salad reciep
    5. Add rocket to a large bowl.
    6. Add parmesan, pine nuts and pear slices (with remaining dressing from the bottom of the bowl) and toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately.photos showing how to create recipe

    My top tips for making this salad

    • I use a vegetable peeler to shave the fresh parmesan.
    • You could substitute walnuts for the pine nuts if you prefer.
    • This salad is best made and served straight away. 

    Other simple salad recipes you may like

    Pasta Salad with Chilli, Coriander (Cilantro) and Lemon - Quick Angel Hair Pasta Salad with Chilli - a fast and easy pasta salad packed with fresh chilli, coriander (cilantro) and lemon, and finished off with parmesan cheese.

    Tomato Bocconcini Herb Salad -  a fresh and colourful caprese style salad of tomatoes and cherry bocconcini with fresh basil and mint.

    📖 Recipe

    rocket leaves and sliced pears on a white plate

    Rocket and Pear Salad

    Rocket and Pear Salad - peppery rocket combined with sweet pears and savoury parmesan cheese with a zingy mustard dressing.
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    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Serving: 4 as a side
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 120 g rocket arugula (approx 3-4 cups firmly packed)
    • 2 medium sized pears I used beurre bosc
    • 30 g fresh parmesan shaved (approx ⅓ cup)
    • 2 tablespoon pine nuts

    Dressing

    • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • fine salt to taste

    Instructions

    • In a small fry pan, toast the pine nuts (2 tbsp) over medium heat until lightly browned and set aside.
    • To make the dressing, combine wholegrain mustard (1 tbsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), olive oil (2 tbsp) and salt to taste in a medium bowl and mix together then set aside.
    • Core and thinly slice the pears (2 medium pears), then immediately add pear slices to the bowl with the dressing and mix to coat to avoid browning.
    • Add rocket to a large bowl, then add parmesan (30g or ⅓ cup), reserved pine nuts and pear slices (with remaining dressing from the bottom of the bowl) and toss lightly to combine. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • I use a vegetable peeler to shave the fresh parmesan.
    • You could substitute walnuts for the pine nuts if you prefer.
    • This salad is best made and served straight away. 
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    Comments

    1. Josie

      December 10, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favourite salad to take to parties, everyone loves it. Never any left! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        December 10, 2021 at 3:44 pm

        Me too Josie, it's always a hit!

        Reply
    2. Mary

      July 26, 2021 at 3:27 am

      Can I substitute apples for pears? Maybe Granny Smiths?

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        July 26, 2021 at 12:45 pm

        Sure Mary!

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