Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Pear

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This is a simple but elegant salad when plated correctly.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

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

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

  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 Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 521mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Potassium 299mg 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.