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Arugula Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Arugula Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

A delightful arugula salad with pears, goat cheese, walnuts, and a light honey dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot about 1 shallot
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Salad

  • 5 ounces prewashed arugula greens
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup toasted walnuts *
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 ounces blue cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup mixed microsprouts optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Dressing Preparation

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth.

Salad Preparation

  • Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

Notes

Toss the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Sprinkle lemon juice on pear slices if not serving immediately to prevent browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 27gSodium: 553mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15g
Keyword Arugula Salad with Pears, easy salad, goat cheese, healthy salad, Quick Recipe, walnuts
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