Caramelised Pear and Rocket (Arugula) Salad With Blue Cheese

Latchy's Note:

This is just so simple and easy to do but is full of flavour as well. I did use pine nuts when I made this and they worked out quite well. I would suggest a good robust blue for this or Gorgonzola.

• Total Time: 11 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 60 g butter
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (can use brown sugar)
• 2 firm brown pears (quartered and cored)
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 100 g rocket (arugula)
• 150 g soft blue cheese, sliced

Directions:

1. Place the butter, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. When butter is melted add the pear and walnuts and cook for 4-6 minutes until the pear is just soft.
3. Place the rocket on serving plates and top with the pear and walnuts.
4. Spoon over the pan juices and top with the blue cheese.

Reviews

[sqwerrl]

I made this salad and it was superb!thanks!

[Chef Smig52]

5 Stars !!! Simple, fast, delicious. The perfect recipe. No need to modify!

[Chef #494084]

This is awesome! It is easy and really delicious! I wasn't sure if I should peel the pears or not. i didn't and that was a good choice! Thanks for the incredible recipe!