Arugula And Pear Salad
This refreshing salad combines the peppery bite of arugula with the sweetness of ripe pear and the creamy tang of blue cheese. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch while a simple lemon vinaigrette ties the flavors together. Perfect for a light and flavorful lunch or as a colorful side dish for any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 5 to 6 cups arugula, cleaned and dried
- 1 Bosc or Anjou pear, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces Gorgonzola (get a piece that will crumble easily for you) or blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Toast nuts in small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Cool.
- Combine arugula and pear in a salad bowl, add nuts then dress the salad with lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper. Top salad with lots of blue cheese crumbles.
Prep Time
PT0H15M
Yield
4 servings
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 435
- Fat Content: 36g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13g
- Carbohydrate Content: 14g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 7g
- Protein Content: 16g
- Cholesterol Content: 43mg
- Sodium Content: 659mg
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