Pear & Rocket Salad

1 large pear or 2 smaller pears (Williams, Nashy) — whatever you can get

100 g rocket

1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Dressing

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper

Make a litte more if you like a little more dressing.

Hot tip: If your pears are firm, slice 'em thin. If they’re soft, chunk ‘em up. Either way, they’ll disappear fast.

Peppery rocket brings the bite, sweet balsamic smooths it out, and crunchy pear keeps things fresh. Parmesan adds the perfect tangy kick, while toasted almonds bring a little nutty, earthy magic.

Toast the slivered almonds.

Use a small fry a pan and dry fry — careful not to burn — they should be golden. Set aside to cool.

Slice the pears Thin is better, they'll take on more flavour and add them to a bowl. Add the rocket

Make the dressing (shake it up) we love lots of salt & pepper too.

WHEN YOU ARE READY TO SERVE

Toss the dressing through, the rocket & pears.

Shave the parmesan — Use a potato peeler, and sprinkle over the rocket & pear mix

Add the Almonds — and away you go!