Description
You will love this bright and refreshing Pear and Arugula Salad with Walnuts. It delivers a wonderful crunch perfect for a winter meal. It is simple to assemble and bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Arugula
- 2 ripe Pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup Shaved Parmesan cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Toast the walnuts: Place walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from heat immediately.
- Combine ingredients: Place the arugula in a large bowl. Top with the sliced pears and toasted walnuts.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything lightly.
- Serve immediately: Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan, if using, and enjoy your delicious salad!
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, try using maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
- Make sure your pears are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape when sliced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg