Description
A delightful salad combining sweet pears with peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, chopped shallots, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until emulsified, around 30 seconds.
- Toast the Walnuts: Place a small dry skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Toast for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Chop the Pears: Chop the ripened Bartlett pears into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the arugula, chopped pears, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme together. Pour the vinaigrette over and gently toss.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust with more salt, pepper, or honey if needed.
- Serve: Plate your salad immediately or let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is customizable; swap goat cheese for feta or omit altogether for a vegan option. Dress just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg