Grilled Pear and Arugula Salad
A quick and elegant salad with caramelized grilled pears, peppery arugula, and shaved Parmesan, finished with a simple red wine vinaigrette. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's perfect for a light lunch or a starter.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 medium pears
- 5 oz arugula
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 2 pears into 1/2-inch wedges. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and brush the pear wedges with 1 tbsp of the olive oil.
- 2
Grill the pears for 2-3 minutes per side, until they have nice grill marks and are slightly softened, about 5 minutes total. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add the 5 oz arugula and toss to coat.
- 4
Top the dressed arugula with the grilled pears and shave the 2 oz Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately.
- 5
Optional: add a pinch of black pepper or a drizzle of honey if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- grill pan or skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
- vegetable peeler
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