Gourmet Pear Arugula Salad with Crunchy Walnuts and Creamy Cheese
Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is a fresh, light salad combining peppery arugula, juicy pears, creamy cheese, and a sweet-tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 cups fresh arugula
2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
1/4 cup candied walnuts or pecans
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Whisk olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice or vinegar to make vinaigrette.
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Wash and dry arugula, place in a large bowl.
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Add sliced pears, cheese, nuts, and red onion.
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Toss gently with half the vinaigrette to coat.
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Optional: add dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, or fresh herbs.
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Serve immediately.