Arugula Salad with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Pear

Ingredients and Weight:

• Arugula: 16 oz (454 g)
• Prosciutto: 8 oz (227 g), thinly sliced
• Blue cheese: 4 oz (113 g), crumbled
• Pear: 2 medium, ripe, cored, and thinly sliced
• Walnuts: 1/2 cup (60 g), chopped
• Red onion: 1/4 cup (20 g), thinly sliced
• Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
• Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Honey: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the arugula and pat it dry.
2. Place the arugula, prosciutto, blue cheese, pear, walnuts, and red onion in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 cup (150 g)

Calories: 350 Fat: 20 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 100 mg Carbohydrates: 30 g Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 15 g Protein: 10 g

Dish Characteristics:

• Refreshing and slightly sweet
• Complex flavors from the blue cheese, pear, and walnuts
• Ideal for a light lunch or as a side salad

User Comments:

• "A beautiful and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion."
• "I love the combination of the arugula, prosciutto, and pear. It's a truly unique and flavorful dish."
• "The dressing is perfectly balanced and really complements the salad ingredients."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
• If you don't have red onion, you can substitute white or yellow onion.
• If you don't have honey, you can substitute maple syrup.