Description
A fresh and flavorful pear salad layered with crisp greens, creamy brie, salty prosciutto, crunchy pecans, and a bright honey–grain mustard dressing. Perfect for fall and winter meals, effortless entertaining, or anytime you want a salad that feels special without extra work.
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) arugula
- 250 g (8.8 oz) mixed lettuces (green + red)
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced (about 1/2 large pear)
- 1/3 cup (40 g) crushed pecans
- 4 oz (113 g) brie cheese, cubed or sliced
- 6 slices Prosciutto di Parma, rolled and sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp balsamic cream (glaze) - For this recipe, I used raspberry-flavored, which is totally optional but definitely worth it.
- 4-6 purple basil leaves (optional)
- 1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard (old-style mustard)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp baharat spice blend
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the grainy Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, baharat, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. A mini mixer helps everything blend smoothly.
- Prepare the greens: Add the arugula and mixed lettuces to a large salad bowl.
- Prep the mix-ins: Crush the pecans, slice the pear, cube or slice the brie, and cut the Prosciutto di Parma into ribbons.
- Assemble: Pour the dressing over the greens and toss gently until coated.
- Finish the salad: Top with pear slices, pecans, brie, and prosciutto. Add a swirl of balsamic cream and purple basil leaves if using.Drizzle sesame seeds over it and serve.
Notes
Choose pears that hold their shape — Bartlett and Anjou are ideal.
Keep the brie cold for cleaner slicing.
Dress the greens first so the toppings stay fresh and visible.
Add balsamic cream right before serving to keep flavors bright.
Salt lightly at first; prosciutto and brie bring natural saltiness.
These nutrition values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 245 g
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 60