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Arugula Pear Salad Recipe

Arugula Pear Salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad combining the peppery taste of arugula, the sweetness of ripe pears, and the richness of blue cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Arugula Pear Salad
  • 0.5 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 3 pears juicy and ripe, sliced
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 4 oz blue cheese crumbled
Salad Dressing
  • 1.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Jar with lid

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing: place the dressing ingredients into a jar with lid, shake until well emulsified.
  2. Toast the walnuts: toast the walnuts on the stove over medium heat for about 5-6 minutes until they smell nutty. Keep a close eye on them. Alternatively, spread on tray and toast in a 180°C/350°F oven for 8 minutes. When they're cold, break them into pieces.
  3. Slice the pears: just before serving, halve the pears and scoop out the core. Cut them into 3mm / 0.12" slices. Make sure you don't cut them too thin, they're very fragile and they will 'flop' easily.
  4. Assemble the salad: place the arugula leaves in a large salad bowl, and just before serving drizzle with a touch of dressing and gently toss to lightly coat the leaves (use about 1-2 tablespoons of dressing). Then scatter over the pears, the crumbled cheese, and the toasted walnuts and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This salad is best served immediately after assembling to keep the pears fresh and the arugula crisp. Feel free to substitute the blue cheese with feta for a different flavor profile.