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Arugula Pear Salad

Arugula Pear Salad

This Arugula Pear Salad features crunchy candied walnuts, juicy pears, and rich bleu cheese, making it 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

Ingredients
  

Candied Nuts

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

Dressing

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

Salad

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

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 (gently separate so they don’t clump together).
  • 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 (see notes). 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. It will get soggy and wilted fast. You can also serve this as a large serving bowl or platter, but I prefer to portion salads like these on individual plates so everyone gets nuts, pears and bleu cheese in every bite.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 10gFiber: 2g
Keyword Arugula Pear Salad, Bleu Cheese, Candied Nuts, Healthy, salad, vegetarian
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