Bacon-wrapped Pears with Arugula Salad
Sweet pear wedges wrapped in crispy bacon, served over peppery arugula with blue cheese and walnuts. A quick, elegant salad that works as a light lunch or starter.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 2 medium pear
- 8 slices bacon
- 4 cups arugula
- 1.5 oz blue cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut each pear into 8 wedges, removing core. Wrap each wedge with 1 slice bacon, stretching slightly to cover.
- 2
Place wrapped pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until bacon is crisp and browned, about 15-18 minutes, turning once halfway.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups arugula with the 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Divide arugula onto plates. Top with hot bacon-wrapped pears, crumble the 1.5 oz blue cheese over, and sprinkle with the 0.25 cup walnuts. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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