A quick and easy salad to tickle the tastebuds. The sweetness of the pears contrasts beautifully with the mature cheese & mustardy rocket. Preparation time: about 5 minutes
Just one of the fabuous salads we're developing for your summer celebrations & family BBQs.
Pear & Pecorino Summer Salad (serves 6)
Ingredients
Here's everything you needs to make this yummy summer recipe for 6 people:
3 medium-sized ripe pears (we love Williams, but your own favourite is fine too)
125g mature pecorino cheese
200g rocket or baby spinach (or 100g of each)
50g walnuts
juice of 1-2 lemons (about 4-5 tablespoons)
a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to dress
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Utensils
1 x large serving bowl
1 x medium bowl
1 x plate
1 x cheese grater
lemon squeezer (unless you use the squeezy lemon in a bottle)
salad tongs
Putting it all together
Put the rocket or spinach leaves (washed) into the large serving bowl with the walnuts
Core the pears & cut them into wedges (peeling is optional)
Put the lemon juice into a separate bowl & add the pear wedges. Make sure to cover the pears with the lemon juice & mix well to prevent discoloration.
Grate the pecorino cheese into large shavings onto a plate.
When ready to serve, dress the leaves & walnuts in olive oil.
Add the pears and 3/4 of the cheese (the rest you'll need for decoration)
Add salt & pepper & extra lemon juice to taste.
Toss well.
Decorate with the left over cheese shavings.
Pronto!
Alternative ideas:
Add chicory, raw fennel & pine nuts.
Balsamic vinegar can be used instead of lemon juice, but will discolour the pears.
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