Pear, Rocket and Parmesan Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Pear, Rocket and Parmesan Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Who ever said salad had to be boring?! Try this summery salad with a fruity twist. Our Original Label Balsamic Vinegar is light and zesty, balancing out the sweetness of the pear and adding that perfect punch to your salad.

Time: 15 mins Level: Easy Serves: 4
Pairs Perfectly With
Original Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 500ml
Original Label Balsamic Vinegar of Modena 500ml with fancy yellow background | Mazzetti l'Originale
Tips from a Master

If you prefer a bit of crunch in your salad, swap out the rocket for your favourite type of leaves.

Shopping List

125g rocket leaves

2 pears cored thinly sliced

2 tbsp pine nuts

2 tbsp Mazzetti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

70ml cup olive oil

Lemon juice to drizzle

Shaved Parmesan cheese to serve

Salt and pepper to taste

4 oz rocket leaves

2 pears cored thinly sliced

2 tbsp pine nuts

2 tbsp Mazzetti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

¼ cup olive oil

Lemon juice to drizzle

Shaved parmesan cheese to serve

Salt and pepper to taste

  • Step 1.

Pour a little lemon juice over the sliced pears. Cook the pine nuts over low heat until golden in a small frying pan and set aside to cool

  • Step 2.

To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar, salt and pepper until combined.

  • Step 3.

In a large bowl mix together the rocket, cooked pears, pine nuts and the dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately

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