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Introducing Grana Padano

Look for the Zanetti mark to ensure you are buying the best.

The word Grana means "grainy" or "granular" because this is how the cheese looks when it is cut open. Grana Padano, an Italian cow's milk cheese would be easily recognized for another reason - the wheel is enormous, usually ranging from 70 to 88 pounds.

Grana Padano could jokingly be called the body builder. It is low in fat and very high in protein and calcium. It is easily digested because during the maturation process the proteins are broken down into amino acids.

Controlled by the Grana Padana Consorzio Zanetti, Grana Padano is aged a minimum of 18-months. It carries a mark on the cheese. This is a special four leaf clover and indicates the province of origin: Northern Italy around the Po Valley.

 

Grana, Rucola and Pear Salad

Zanetti Grana Padano is ideal for all seasons – even in the heat of the summer, it is a great way to make a simple salad taste divine!

 

 

Prep time: 20 mins

YIELD:4 servings

INGREDIENTS

14 ounces Grana Padano

Bunch of arugula, leaves torn

2 firm pears, cored and cubed

1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Salt

PREPARATION

Wedge out fresh chunks of the cheese and put in a large salad bowl. Mix in the torn arugula, sliced pears, and pine nuts. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and mix well.