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Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette for Fall Bliss

Enjoy a refreshing Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette, a perfect quick salad that requires zero cooking and encapsulates autumn flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Arugula A peppery leafy green
  • 1.5 cups Bartlett Pears, chopped Juicy and sweet
  • 0.33 cups Goat Cheese, crumbled Creamy and tangy
  • 0.25 cups Walnuts For crunch
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Offers earthy notes
For the Honey Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Rich base for vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Adds subtle tang
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely chopped Mild onion flavor
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced Enhances depth of flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar or bowl for vinaigrette
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, shallots, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add arugula, chopped pears, crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme. Gently combine.
  3. Drizzle the honey vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve immediately in salad bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Keep vinaigrette separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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