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arugula salad with pears in a bowl.

Arugula Pear Salad with Goat Cheese

This arugula pear salad is so perfect for anytime of year! It's flavorful and tangy from goat cheese and a simple vinaigrette, and it's the perfect side salad when pears are in season.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Arugula
  • 1 Shallot very small
  • ¼ cup White wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Agave or Honey
  • ¼ cup Crumbled Goat Cheese or more
  • 1 teaspoon Whole grain mustard
  • ½ Bosc pear or bartlett pear. More than ½ is fine too.

Instructions

  • If necessary, rinse and dry your arugula.
  • Thinly slice a shallot and at least half of a pear, or a whole one.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, add white wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, whole grain mustard, with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Whisk vigorously until the oil in fully emulsified with the other liquids.
  • In a large mixing bowl (not the serving bowl), add arugula and shallots with about half of the dressing.
  • Toss to combine with hands or tongs.
  • Sprinkle in some of the crumbled goat cheese and gently combine again.
  • Plate the salad in your serving vessel, then top with remaining dressing (or serve on the side), remaining goat cheese, and thinly sliced pears.
  • If desired, arrange the pear slices in a cascading manner, as pictured.
  • Serve room temperature and enjoy!

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Notes

  • You could potentially substitute goat cheese with another tangy, crumbly cheese. Feta is a good alternative here.
  • Be careful to dry the arugula fully if you need to wash it first. If you have a salad spinner, use that. Otherwise, be sure it is completely dry before using. If not, you may have a soupy salad.
  • Feel free to toss in some other fall/winter fruits like apples, cranberries, pomegranates, or even some oranges!

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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