Carpaccio di Pere e Parmigiano (Pear and Parmesan Salad)

For a great starter or light lunch, try this simple salad of sweet pears, salty Parmesan and spicy rocket

Ingredients

  • 3 large pears
  • handful of rocket salad
  • 1 tbsp Italian extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, and freshly ground black pepper
  • 200g Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Peel the pears and slice them very finely. Arrange them on a large flat plate overlapping each other.
  2. In a small bowl dress the rocket salad with extra-virgin olive oil, and then season to taste.
  3. Put a handful of salad in the centre of the plate. Shave the Parmesan on top and serve immediately.

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5 A DAY

Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day is part of an essential plan for healthier living.