Best 4 Arugula And Pear Salad With Mascarpone And Toasted Walnuts Recipes

Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with our Arugula and Pear Salad. This exquisite dish features the peppery bite of arugula, the sweet crispness of pears, the creamy richness of mascarpone, and the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts, all harmoniously combined in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from a classic combination of honey and walnuts to a tangy twist with goat cheese and lemon vinaigrette. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the seasonal bounty and elevate your culinary experience. Embrace the delightful interplay of flavors and textures in this enticing salad, perfect for a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or delightful side dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

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Make and share this Arugula and Pear Salad With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Pears

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 cups baby arugula leaves
2 bosc pears, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut halves
5 to 6 cups arugula, cleaned and dried
1 Bosc or Anjou pear, thinly sliced
1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Gorgonzola (get a piece that will crumble easily for you) or blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.

ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 firm pears, halved and seeded
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3-4 bunches arugula, cleaned and dried
3/4 cup shelled walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD

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Arugula and pears flourish during the cooler late-autumn weather. Put them together for a great balance of sweet and piquant. The arugula is lightly dressed with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette to accentuate the natural flavor of the pears.

Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden

Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Pear Arugula Fall Party Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 firm, almost-ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
N/A pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
6 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
12 calendula blossoms

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the pears, sugar, and butter. Arrange the pears in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until the pears are barely tender, 10-15 minutes.
3. Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet for 5 minutes, until toasty brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. In a large salad bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, and maple syrup. Add the arugula or salad greens and toss to coat.
5. Divide the salad onto four chilled plates. Arrange the roasted pears in a fan around the center, and sprinkle with the cranberries, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Scatter with petals from the calendula blossoms.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-sliced pears or arugula.
If you don't have mascarpone cheese, you can substitute cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned.
For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese.

Conclusion:

Arugula and pear salad with mascarpone and toasted walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet pears and tangy arugula are complemented by the creamy mascarpone cheese and crunchy walnuts. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.