Pear And Arugula Salad With Pepita Brittle Recipe

Name: Pear And Arugula Salad With Pepita Brittle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Salad:; 1 box of arugula; 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 2 pears; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan; 1/2 cup pepita brittle; For the Pepita Brittle:; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup pepitas

Servings: persons

For the Salad:
1 box of arugula
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 pears
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1/2 cup pepita brittle
For the Pepita Brittle:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pepitas

1
Core the pears and cut them into thin slices.
2
Divide the arugula between four bowls.
3
Top the arugula with Parmesan.
4
Arrange the pear slices on the salad.
5
Top the salad with Pepita Brittle.
6
Serve with a side of dressing.
7
Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set it aside.
8
Melt the butter in a small pan.
9
Add the sugar and honey and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring consistently.
10
Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature.
11
When the mixture reaches 280 degrees, add the pepitas.
12
Continue stirring the mixture.
13
When the mixture reaches 300 degrees remove the pan from heat.
14
Pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
15
After the brittle is completely cool, break it into bite sized pieces.

179

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Salad:, 1 box of arugula, 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette, 2 pears, and more.

Yes, Pear And Arugula Salad With Pepita Brittle falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pear And Arugula Salad With Pepita Brittle

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