Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts

Name: Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams arugula, coarse stems discarded; 1 firm-ripe Bartlett pear; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 170 grams 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese; 6 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 0 teaspoons salt; 85 grams 3/4 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped

Arugulan and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 560 calories, 8g of protein, and 54g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up arugula, lemon juice, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste.

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Nuts

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Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.

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Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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