Rocket, Pear and Parmesan Salad

Rocket, Pear and Parmesan Salad

Salad of Rocket leaves, sliced pears and shaved parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 Cups Rocket Leaves
• 1 Firm Pear, cored and sliced
• 1/4 Small Red Onion, finely sliced
• 30 gm Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Shaved
• 1/4 Cup Walnuts, chopped

Dressing

• 1 Tbsp Seeded Mustard
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• Pinch Salt
• Pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

 

• Lightly toast the nuts, they can be left plain if preferred.
• In a bowl whisk all the dressing ingredients together and set aside.
  
• Core and slice the pear, add to the dressing with the sliced onion and mix to coat.
  
• To a large salad bowl add the rocket then the pear, onion, cheese, walnuts and remaining dressing toss lightly and serve immediately.
  

Notes

The walnuts can be substituted with pine nuts or almonds.

The dressing can be substituted with a bought balsamic glaze.

 

Keyword Rocket Pear and Parmesan Salad, Rocket Salad, Salad

Although this is a very simple salad it looks lovely and the combination of the peppery rocket, sweet pears and the salty parmesan comes together into a delicious fresh salad.

You can make your own dressing or drizzle it with a ready made balsamic glaze.

This Rocket, Pear and Parmesan Salad pairs well with most dishes and it is so quick and easy and looks lovely on the plate.