Baby Rocket and Pear Salad
This fresh and flavorful salad features a bed of delicate baby rocket (arugula) leaves topped with juicy pear slices. The peppery bite of the rocket is perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of the pears. A simple balsamic dressing, allows the flavours of the greens and fruit to shine. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this refreshing salad makes a delightful side or starter.
Ingredients
Salad
- 120g bag baby rocket
- 2 winter nelis pears cored and sliced lengthways thinly
- ½ cup walnuts diced
- ½ pomagranate
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Start with the dressing, place all ingredients in a jug and whisk with a fork to combine. Place into fridge while salad is prepared. The dressing can keep for a week in the fridge in a sealed container.
- This salad should be served fresh and chilled. In a large salad bowl, place the rocket, walnut and pomegranate. Drizzle a small amount of balsamic dressing over that salad. Then, place down the pear. Placing the pear before the dressing is added (as I learned) affects the sweet taste of the pear.
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