Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Pear

Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Pear

This is a simple but elegant salad when plated correctly.

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

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®)

Directions

Step 1
Coarsely chop chives and put in a food processor. Add olive oil and pur?e for 1 minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle dispenser and set aside.

Step 2
Evenly distribute arugula onto 4 medium plates. Top with prosciutto and blue cheese.

Step 3
Peel and core pears, then cut in half. Cut each half into thin slices and add to plates in a fan shape.

Step 4
Drizzle chive olive oil over each salad and decoratively add some to the sides of the plates. Repeat with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433
Calories
37g
Fat
19g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat37g 47%
Saturated Fat9g 44%
Cholesterol25mg 8%
Sodium521mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Protein8g
Potassium299mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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