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Arugula Pear Salad

Arugula Pear Salad

This Arugula Pear Salad features crunchy sweet candied walnuts, juicy pears, and rich bleu cheese, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 132 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Candied Walnuts

  • ⅓ cup whole walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Salad Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 5-ounce bag baby arugula
  • 1 medium bartlett pear (ripe), sliced
  • 1 ounce bleu cheese crumbles (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Make the candied nuts: add walnuts, butter and sugar to a small skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent sticking/burning and cook for about 6-8 minutes until nuts are coated and fragrant. Transfer to a parchment lined plate to cool.
  • Make the dressing: whisk white wine vinegar and mustard in a large bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil while continuously whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad: add the arugula to the bowl with the dressing and toss well to coat. Portion on to plates and top with the candied nuts, pear slices and bleu cheese crumbles.

Notes

Toss the arugula with dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess. Serve on individual plates for a better presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 10gFiber: 2g
Keyword Arugula Pear Salad, Easy, Healthy, salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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