Pear, Parmesan & Rocket Salad

This is a two minute pear, parmesan and rocket salad that is perfect as a quick and easy side salad for time of the year. This simple Italian salad pairs perfectly with any pasta, pizza or even with some grilled meats!

Ingredients

• 1 pear
• 1 cup (small bag) of rocket
• 20g of Parmesan or Grana Padano
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
• pinch of salt & pepper
• Optional - finely grated lemon zest

Method

1. Place a thin layer of rocket into a serving dish
2. Quarter your pear removing the core and thinly slice. Arrange on top of your bed of rocket.
3. Finely grated a thin layer of cheese on top using a micro plane and add a pinch of salt and pepper to season.
4. Drizzle over olive oil and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, whichever you have or prefer.
5. Finish with a final light layer of cheese and optional lemon zest.

You could add some chopped walnuts to this to add a crunchy texture too

Watch the process

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