Pear and Parmigiano Salad

What can be easier than coating slices of pear and shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese with a simple vinaigrette and serve this on a bed of arugula?

Sometimes less is more, especially when you combine outstanding flavors. In this case the combination is peppery arugula, a juicy sweet pear and a savory, creamy cheese. Drizzle that with a simple vinaigrette and some freshly ground black pepper.

Key Ingredients in This Recipe

• Pear – I used a Bartlett pear, but a Comice is also good. Pick a juicy and sweet variety.
• Parmigiano Reggiano – here I need to stress to use the real stuff, so much better than the immitations.
• Arugula
• Vinaigrette – olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper

How to Make Pear and Parmigiano Salad

• Peel and core the pears. Cut them in quarters and those quarters in half.
• Shave the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
• Make a vinaigrette from olive oil, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
• Transfer pear and cheese into a bowl and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Mix until coated.

• Divide arugula over two bowls or plates and transfer the pear cheese mixture on top. Finish it by grinding a little bit of black pepper over the salad.

Enjoy !

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