Stracciatella Salad with Walnuts
Savor the delightful blend of crisp fried asparagus, sweet Williams pear, and creamy stracciatella cheese in this salad, finished with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil for a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying asparagus)
- 3 asparagus
- ½ cup arugula
- 3 tbsp stracciatella cheese
- 1 Williams pear
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- ½ tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Trim the tough ends off the asparagus stalks. Cut them into 4-5 pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus and fry until tender and slightly browned, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. This should take about 4 minutes.
- Wash the Williams pear and slice it thinly. You can choose to peel the pear if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds color and texture.
- Wash and drain the arugula.
- On a serving plate, spread the arugula as a base.
- Arrange the fried asparagus and pear slices over the arugula.
- Dollop stracciatella cheese over the salad.
- Sprinkle walnuts on top for a crunchy, nutty finish.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the salad. Optionally, you can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of acidity.