Name: Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted Walnuts
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup walnuts (3 oz), coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (6 oz); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 firm-ripe Bartlett pear; 1/2 lb arugula, coarse stems discarded

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Arugula and Pear Salad with Mascarpone and Toasted WalnutsRomulo Yanes

This salad was inspired by one we had in Rome that was made with Stracchino cheese, but we've used mascarpone, which makes an admirable and accessible substitute. (Stracchino, a springtime cheese, is difficult to find here, even in season.)

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 25 min

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