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Pear and Arugula Salad

This simple Pear and Arugula Salad is made with fresh arugula, chopped pears, creamy goat cheese and crunchy pecans all tossed with a bright and lemony honey vinaigrette!  The perfect fall salad that is super easy to throw together!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pear and Arugula Salad
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups arugula
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped bartlett pears about 2 pears
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

For the Honey Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, chopped shallots, salt and pepper until emulsified.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the arugula, chopped pears, goat cheese, walnuts and fresh thyme in a large bowl and toss with the honey vinaigrette. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.  Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6th of salad | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.5g | Protein: 11.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Sodium: 323mg | Fiber: 10.4g | Sugar: 13.1g