Arugula and Pear Bowl (Print Version)

Fresh arugula, ripe pears, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts tossed with a zesty dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups fresh arugula

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 2 oz crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese

→ Nuts

04 - ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - Place arugula in a large salad bowl. Add sliced pears, crumbled cheese, and toasted nuts.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes
  • Perfect balance of peppery, sweet, creamy, and crunchy elements
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
  • Light enough for a starter, substantial enough for a main
  • The honey balsamic dressing brings everything together with tangy-sweet notes
02 -
  • Make the dressing up to three days ahead and store refrigerated in a sealed container
  • For the best presentation, slice pears just before serving to prevent browning
  • Try warming the nuts in a dry pan to enhance their flavor before adding to the salad
  • If you have leftover salad, store the components separately and assemble just before eating
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or mint
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