Arugula Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Yield

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot, about 1
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Salad:

  • 5 ounces prewashed arugula greens
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 green or red pear, cored and sliced into 1/4″ half-moons
  • ⅓ cup toasted walnuts*
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup mixed microsprouts, optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth. Note: The dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Keep it refrigerated in a sealed container.

To make the salad

  • Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.
  • Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

Notes

Recipe sourced from www.familystylefood.com.

Photo from www.familystylefood.com

 

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Arugula Salad with pears, goat cheese and walnuts
Arugula Salad with pears, goat cheese and walnuts

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