Description
Looking for a delightful and healthy salad to brighten up your fall menu? The Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is a perfect choice! This vibrant salad features crisp, sweet pears, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a zesty honey vinaigrette. It’s not only quick to make—ready in just 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a light meal or an elegant side dish for gatherings. Enjoy the combination of flavors and textures that make this salad a festive addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 medium ripe pears
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse arugula under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- Cut pears in half, remove the core, and slice into thin half-moons.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, sliced pears, walnuts, and goat cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg