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Arugula Pear Salad

Fresh Arugula Pear Salad with Crunchy Walnuts and Blue Cheese

A vibrant Arugula Pear Salad featuring peppery arugula, juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese. Perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups fresh arugula baby arugula is ideal
  • 2 medium ripe pears Bosc or Anjou are great varieties
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Roquefort or Gorgonzola can be used
  • 1/2 cup walnuts lightly toasted
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • jar
  • baking sheet
  • Large salad bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Shake vigorously until emulsified. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Slice pears in half, remove core, and cut into thin slices.
  4. In a salad bowl, add arugula and a drizzle of dressing. Toss lightly. Layer pear slices and blue cheese on top, then sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
  5. Drizzle remaining dressing before serving and gently toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, toss the salad with dressing just before serving. Experiment with different cheeses if desired.

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