Arugula Pear And Parmesan Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Arugula Pear And Parmesan Salad

• 2 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored, and sliced thickly (about 1 cup sliced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Hazelnut Oil
• Arugula
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Blue Cheese
• Optional: 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

How to Make Arugula Pear And Parmesan Salad

1. Peel, core, and thickly slice 2 ripe pears (about 1 cup sliced).
2. Immediately toss the pear slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of hazelnut oil.
4. Add the chopped arugula to the bowl and gently toss to coat with the oil.
5. Add the pear slices to the arugula and gently toss to combine.
6. Divide the salad among four small plates.
7. Top each serving with shaved Parmesan cheese (and crumbled bleu cheese and/or chopped walnuts, if using).
8. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
9. Serve immediately with crusty bread, if desired.