Description
Pear and Arugula Salad is a light, flavorful dish that balances peppery greens with sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. It’s quick to make and perfect for lunch or as a dinner side.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh arugula
- Ripe pears, sliced
- Creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- Chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
Toast the walnuts briefly in a dry skillet for extra crunch. You can substitute feta for goat cheese or try balsamic vinegar in place of Dijon mustard for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pear arugula salad, goat cheese salad, healthy salad, fall salad