Rocket, Orange, Pear, and Walnut Salad
Peppery rocket (rucola), sweet juicy oranges, crisp pears, and crunchy walnuts make a delicious combination.
Ingredients
- 60 g rocket (aka rucola) and mixed salad leaves
- 1/2 orange
- 1/2 Beurre Bosc pear
- 15 g walnuts
- 1/2 lime (about 20ml juice)
- 10 ml maple syrup
- 10 ml olive oil
- a pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Start by giving your rocket and salad leaves a good wash. After drying, pop them into a large bowl.
- Cut the pear into quarters and remove the core of the centre. Slice them thinly, about 2-3mm thick.
- Cut the orange into quarters and carefully remove the fruit from the skin. Slice the fruit into thin half-moons.Tip: Removing the white pith from the centre of the orange enhances both the texture and taste.
- Toss the sliced pears and oranges into the bowl with the rocket and mixed leaves.
- Take a handful of walnuts, crush roughly with your fingers, and add them to the mix.
- For the dressing, squeeze the juice from the lime into a small bowl, then add the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended well.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to coat evenly. And there you have it – a salad fit for a feast!
- Why not pair this salad with my favorite duck dish? Click here for my recipe for Duck Breast with Red Wine, Soy, and Orange Sauce.
