Warm salad with pear and cottage cheese

2 servings

30 minutes

Warm salad with pear and cottage cheese is an exquisite combination of fresh fruit and the tenderness of cottage cheese cream, highlighted by a spicy sauce. This salad embodies the harmony of flavors: the sweetness of the pear is complemented by the light acidity of orange, while crispy croutons add textural depth. European cuisine is renowned for its original combinations, and this recipe is a perfect example. Light yet nutritious, it is ideal as a refined appetizer or a light dinner. The aroma of herbs, garlic, and grainy mustard adds zest to the dish, making it even more expressive. Such a dish will truly adorn your table and provide an opportunity for gastronomic enjoyment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 233.5
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 38.2g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 1 pc
• Pears: 1 pc
• Arugula: 1 pc
• Parsley: 3 sprig
• Garlic: 2 clove
• White bread: 3 pc
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Grainy mustard: 1 tsp
• Olive oil: to taste
• Cottage cheese: 100 g
• Dill: 2 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Cut stars out of bread and fry them in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 3 pieces

2. Peel the pear, slice it, and fry in a pan after the toast.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 1 piece

3. Divide the orange into segments and peel off the membranes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece

4. For the sauce, squeeze 1 tablespoon of orange juice, mix with mustard, honey, season with salt and pepper, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 1 piece
   • Grainy mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil:  to taste

5. Blend cottage cheese, parsley, dill, garlic with an immersion blender, season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 100 g
   • Parsley: 3 sprigs
   • Dill: 2 sprigs
   • Garlic: 2 cloves