Pear and smoked cheese salad

2 servings

15 minutes

This refined salad with pear and smoked cheese is the embodiment of European gastronomic elegance. It combines the delicate sweetness of ripe pears with the spiciness of smoked cheese, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Arugula adds freshness and a slight bitterness to the dish, while walnuts provide a crunchy texture. The dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and pekmez envelops the ingredients in a soft sweet-and-sour veil highlighted by black pepper. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or as an exquisite accompaniment to main dishes. It pairs wonderfully with white wine, revealing multifaceted flavor nuances in every bite. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for both everyday dinners and festive occasions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 376.1
• Proteins: 8.2g
• Fats: 24.1g
• Carbohydrates: 31.8g

Ingredients

• Pears: 1 pc
• Arugula: 150 g
• Smoked cheese: 40 g
• Walnuts: to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Pekmez: 2 tbsp
• Black peppercorns: to taste
• Mustard: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Tear the arugula into large pieces and place it in a salad bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Arugula: 150 g

2. Slice the pear thinly and place it on the salad leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 1 piece

3. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Sprinkle the salad with grated cheese and nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked cheese: 40 g
   • Walnuts:  to taste

4. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and molasses for the dressing.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Pekmez: 2 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Prepare the salad and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper

   Required ingredients:

   • Black peppercorns:  to taste