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Pear and Arugula Salad with Parmesan Dressing

by Samantha · 2 Comments

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I just bought Tyler Florence’s new book, “Fresh” and I have to say I am pretty obsessed with it. I have already marked down at least 10 recipes that I want to make and am so intrigued with his way of thinking. Today’s recipe isn’t from his book, however did help “inspire” me to value the naturality (if that’s a word) of ingredients.

Pear and Arugula Salad with Parmesan Dressing via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

I hope I do make it clear that with my blog, I want to focus on fresh, wholesome and real ingredients. Now I’m not talking down on a trip to In n Out, which us Cali peeps know is a necessity to have in our lives. What I want to convey is that real and delicious ingredients don’t need a lot of covering up and should be respected and loved.

When I made this arugula salad, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Peppery arugula with salty and creamy Parmesan is a classic combination. Top with crisp, sweet pears and all of this simplicity bursts with flavor.

On a side note, I found this pic of Hula in the same folder as my salad photos. She’s kinda camera shy.

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Pear and Arugula Salad with Parmesan Dressing

Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 pear sliced

Parmesan Dressing

  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Few dashes hot sauce optional

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, blend all the dressing ingredients until incorporated. About 30 seconds. Taste for seasoning.
  • Toss a few tablespoons of dressing with arugula and top with sliced pear.
  • *Store leftover dressing in fridge.

Pear and Arugula Salad with Parmesan Dressing via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

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  1. Kirsten says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Samantha,
    The salad looks lovely, but Hula is ADORABLE! Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!

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    • Samantha says

      December 4, 2013 at 7:25 am

      Kristen…thank you so much for including several of my recipes! Going to check out the post now!

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