Pear Carpaccio

Elevate your table with our vibrant pear carpaccio. Thinly sliced ripe pears are layered over a bed of arugula and topped with pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta and chopped walnuts. Drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of balsamic glaze, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors.

TOTAL TIME: 30 min

Photography by Grant L. Gursky

Ingredients
3 firm, but ripe, pears
6 oz arugula
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
⅓ cup feta, crumbled
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
Balsamic glaze (used for a light drizzle)
Flaky salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
Wash 3 pears and thinly slice (you can also use a mandolin). Arrange the pear slices slightly overlapping on a large serving plate of your choice.

In a large bowl, add 6 ounces of arugula. Add flaky salt and black pepper and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently.

Transfer the dressed arugula on top of the sliced pears. Top with crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds and chopped walnuts. Finish with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.