Lunch

Fancy a salad that looks like it came straight from a restaurant, but is surprisingly easy to make at home? This grilled pear salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or impressive appetizer. Creamy mascarpone, toasted walnuts, and sweet pear create a delicious combination—and it looks stunning on the table, too.

Recipe

Grilled pear salad with mascarpone and walnuts

Course	Lunch
Kitchen
Servings	2

Preparation time

Preparation time	15
Total	15

Ingredients

1 ripe pear
2 teaspoons honey
Dash of olive oil
Red wine (to taste)
Pepper
Lettuce mix (e.g. rocket, lamb's lettuce or baby spinach)
2 generous spoons mascarpone
Handful of walnuts
Pomegranate seeds
Balsamic (crema or vinegar)

Prepare

The marinade & grill

1. Mix in a bowl:

A dash of olive oil
Two teaspoons of honey
Red wine to taste (this soaks into the pear nicely)
A pinch of pepper (better too little than too much)

2. Cut the pear in half. Leave the stem on for a nice, rustic presentation.

3. Spread the mixture over the cut side of the pears with a spoon.

4. Place the pears cut side up in a grill pan. Carefully pour the remaining mixture over the pears.

5. Grill the pears for 6 to 7 minutes over medium heat (induction or gas), until nicely grilled but still a little firm.

Arrange the plate.

Divide a generous handful of lettuce mix between two plates.
Place the warm pear halves in the center of the lettuce, grilled side up.
Spoon a generous spoonful of mascarpone onto each pear half.
Scatter the walnuts over the plate, and place one nice walnut on top of the mascarpone for extra effect.
Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar to taste.
Garnish with a handful of pomegranate seeds for color and freshness.

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