ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH MASCARPONE AND TOASTED WALNUTS

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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pear     Walnut     Arugula     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup walnuts (3 oz), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (6 oz)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 firm-ripe Bartlett pear
1/2 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste. Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.
  • Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Add oil in a slow stream to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, whisking, then whisk in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cool dressing.
  • Halve pear lengthwise and remove core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter), then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 4 plates, to one side, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Toss arugula with enough dressing to coat and mound alongside pear. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone mixture onto each plate between salad and pear, then sprinkle salads with remaining toasted walnuts.

Sophia Wilson
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit!


Serix
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Maliah Feijo
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I love the way the flavors and textures all come together in this salad.


Fatima Sibrian
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Casey Robertson
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Jessie Gonzalez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Md Israfil EA
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Prince Humble
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The combination of arugula, pear, mascarpone, and toasted walnuts is perfect. I love the way the flavors and textures all come together.


Zukhanye Siqatala
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I loved this salad! The pears and mascarpone really balance out the peppery flavor of the arugula. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Henry Egbor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover arugula and pears. I also love the addition of mascarpone and toasted walnuts. It's a delicious and easy salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Julio Moreno
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Sandeepa Nawanjana karunanayaka
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This salad was a disappointment. The pears were not ripe enough and the mascarpone was too runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Investor Kelvin
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors didn't really come together for me. I also found the mascarpone to be a bit too heavy.


Ajen Liquors
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The arugula is peppery, the pears are sweet, the mascarpone is creamy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Sara Kamran
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy salad.


Mia Minichiello
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This salad is so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The arugula is peppery, the pears are sweet, the mascarpone is creamy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Kimberly Fortney
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's light and refreshing, yet still filling. I love the way the flavors of the arugula, pear, mascarpone, and walnuts all come together.


McDie
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The pears and walnuts add a nice crunch, and the mascarpone adds a creamy richness. I also appreciate that this salad is relatively easy to make.


Cozetta Gunn
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the arugula, pear, mascarpone, and toasted walnuts all came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.