Arugula (Rocket), Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
A refreshing and healthy salad recipe perfect for any occasion
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 nashi pear , cored , quartered and finely sliced
1/2 cup arugula ( rocket )
extra virgin olive oil
cracked pepper
50 -75 g blue cheese , crumbled ( such as Castello )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
450
Sugar
26g
Fat
38g
Arugula (Rocket), Pear and Blue Cheese Salad is a simple and delicious salad made with fresh arugula greens, sliced pears, and crumbled blue cheese, topped with toasted walnuts for some crunch. This flavorful salad is perfect as a light and healthy lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The dish is easy and quick to make, making it perfect for busy people who want to eat healthy without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2.Add the sugar and stir until it is dissolved.
3.Add the walnuts and stir constantly for 5-7 minutes or until they are coated in the sugar mixture and toasted.
4.Remove from heat and let cool.
5.In a mixing bowl, add the sherry wine vinegar, arugula, and sliced pear. Toss until the pear slices are coated in the vinegar mixture.
6.Drizzle with olive oil and cracked pepper.
7.Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the top.
8.Finally, add the toasted walnuts on top and serve immediately.

PROS

This salad is healthy, refreshing, and the perfect way to consume more greens and fruits in your diet.

The blue cheese and walnuts add a deliciously salty and nutty taste to the salad.

CONS

This salad contains fat from the blue cheese and walnuts and should be consumed in moderation.

The recipe is relatively simple and may not impress guests with more sophisticated palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The arugula and pear are excellent sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Walnuts are great for the brain, promote heart health, and help reduce inflammation in the body.
Blue cheese contains probiotics, which support a healthy gut microbiome.

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