Description
Pear and Arugula Salad is a refreshing and elegant dish that harmonizes the sweetness of ripe pears with the peppery bite of fresh arugula. This quick-to-prepare salad, ready in just 10 minutes, features crunchy toasted walnuts and creamy feta cheese, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or served as an impressive starter at dinner parties, this versatile salad elevates any meal. Customize it with seasonal fruits or different cheeses to make it your own. Delight in this simple yet sophisticated recipe that perfectly balances flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh arugula
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, sliced pears, and toasted walnuts. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly using salad tongs.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg