Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Arugula Pear Salad, a delightful blend of sweet pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts. This refreshing salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual family meals to elegant dinner parties. The combination of flavors and textures creates an impressive yet simple dish that will leave your guests asking for more. With quick preparation in just 10 minutes, you’ll have a nutritious and visually appealing salad ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 3 ripe pears, sliced
- 5 oz baby arugula
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Slice the pears into thin wedges.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately to enjoy freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg