Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious salad that’s perfect for fall? This Pear and Arugula Salad is bursting with fresh flavors—crisp pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a zesty honey vinaigrette. I
Keyword: Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6servings
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Ingredients
6 cups arugula
1 ½ cups Bartlett pears, chopped (about 2 pears)
⅓ cup goat cheese
¼ cup walnuts
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
For the Honey Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Make the Vinaigrette:
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, chopped shallots, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
Prepare the Salad:
To prepare the salad, combine arugula, chopped pears, goat cheese, walnuts, and fresh thyme in a large bowl.
Toss and Adjust:
Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper, if necessary.