Watercress Sweet Pear Rocket Walnut and Parmesan Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Watercress Sweet Pear Rocket Walnut and Parmesan Salad, a vibrant and elegant dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring a peppery mix of watercress and rocket (arugula), this recipe pairs crisp greens with the natural sweetness of ripe pear slices and the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts. Shaved Parmesan adds a savory depth, while a bright, homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette ties everything together with a touch of zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this beautifully balanced salad is perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side for dinner. Bursting with flavor and texture, it’s a must-try for lovers of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Watercress
- 100 grams Rocket (arugula)
- 1 large Ripe pear (e.g., Bartlett or Anjou)
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the watercress and rocket, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and slice the pear into thin wedges. If desired, toss the slices in a small amount of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant and lightly toasted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the watercress and rocket, then toss gently to coat evenly.
Add the pear slices and toasted walnuts to the salad, tossing lightly again to distribute evenly.
Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1080 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1179 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
