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Pear Arugula Salad with Dates and Parmesan

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Peppery arugula, sweet dates, juicy pears, salty parmesan, and maple vinaigrette combine in a tasty salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Maple Syrup, Preferably Grade B
  • ½ whole Lemon, Juiced (about 2 Teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Mustard (or Dijon)
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Arugula, Washed And Dried
  • 4 whole Large Soft Medjool Dates, Pitted And Chopped
  • 1 whole Ripe But Firm Anjou Pear, Cored And Thinly Sliced
  • ¼ cups Shavings Fresh Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and mustard until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss the arugula with the dressing. Gently toss in the chopped dates and sliced pears. Garnish with parmesan shavings.

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vickig2011 on 3.16.2011

Enjoyed this very much… a very light and refreshing salad. Loved the dressing !

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