Arugula Pear Salad

Arugula Pear Salad is made with pear, arugula, candied walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette, perfect as a side salad or main entree.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Main, Side

Cuisine American

Servings salads

Calories 418 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon coarse grained dijon mustard
1 tablespoon crushed garlic about 3 lg garlic cloves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Salad

1 small red onion cut into thin strips, about ½-1 cup
½ cup dried sweetened cranberries
7 oz arugula leaves bag
½ cup shaved parmesan
1 lg bosc pear thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts or Maple Glazed Pecans

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl whisk together olive oil and balsamic and then remaining vinaigrette ingredients.
Add in ingredients for the salad and toss well.

Notes

If serving 4, this recipe makes 4 small side salads. For those who love salads and are eating this as the main entree, this recipe will serve 1-2 people.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1290IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Arugula Pear Salad, Rocket Pear Salad, Rocket Pear Walnut Salad, Rocket Salad

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