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Bacon-wrapped Pears with Arugula Salad

Sweet pear wedges wrapped in crispy bacon, served over peppery arugula with blue cheese and walnuts. A quick, elegant salad that works as a light lunch or starter.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
14g
Bacon-wrapped Pears with Arugula Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut each pear into 8 wedges, removing core. Wrap each wedge with 1 slice bacon, stretching slightly to cover.

  2. Step 2

    Place wrapped pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake until bacon is crisp and browned, about 15-18 minutes, turning once halfway.

  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, toss the 4 cups arugula with the 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Divide arugula onto plates. Top with hot bacon-wrapped pears, crumble the 1.5 oz blue cheese over, and sprinkle with the 0.25 cup walnuts. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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