How to Make Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Pear - A Step-by-Step Guide

Arugula salad with prosciutto, blue cheese, and pear is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, making it the perfect dish for a light and refreshing meal. This salad is not only visually appealing, with its vibrant colors and textures, but it also offers a complex and satisfying taste experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

The peppery bitterness of the arugula provides a lovely contrast to the creamy, salty blue cheese, and the sweetness of the ripe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh chives
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 4 slices prosciutto, chopped, or more to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Point Reyes®)
  • 2 medium Bosc pears
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar glaze (such as Trader Joe's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Coarsely chop chives and put in a food processor. Add olive oil and purée for 1 minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle dispenser and set aside.
  • Evenly distribute arugula onto 4 medium plates. Top with prosciutto and blue cheese.
  • Peel and core pears, then cut in half. Cut each half into thin slices and add to plates in a fan shape.
  • Drizzle chive olive oil over each salad and decoratively add some to the sides of the plates. Repeat with balsamic glaze.
  • Nutrition

    433 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Potassium: 299mg