Salad with Pears, Parma Ham, and Orange and Hazelnut Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS:

Number of servings

Servings: 4

Main

2 pears

12 slices Parma ham (or salami)

1 bunch arugula salad

1 finely chopped red onion

Vinaigrette

¼ cup (½ dl) roasted, chopped hazelnuts

Juice and zest of 1 orange

1 garlic clove, crushed

⅓ cup (1 dl) rapeseed oil (or olive oil)

Salt and pepper

PREPARATION:

• Cut the pears in half and remove the stem. Slice them thinly and mix with arugula and onion in a big bowl.

• Mix all the ingredients for the vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper.

• Pour it over the pear salad and mix.

• Place the salad in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

• Serve with Parma ham or salami for a picnic.

Wine and Drinks

A salad is never easy to match with drinks. However, sparkling wine is always a fancy choice — try this…

Economy: Beer.

Mid-range: Sparkling wine from Australia or USA

Gourmet: Champagne, France. Try a semi-sweet, variety.