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Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A delightful Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette combines sweet pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy nuts for a perfect autumn dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Salad serving bowl

Ingredients
  

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Pear Salad Ingredients

  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 3 pieces pears any variety
  • 4 to 5 oz goat cheese
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans toasted and cooled

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • (Optional) Soak the onions in ice water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • In a mason jar, combine all the salad ingredients and shake until well combined.
  • In a large shallow salad serving bowl, add arugula greens. Top with pears and onions.
  • Sprinkle on goat cheese, cranberries, and nuts.
  • Shake the dressing again if separated and drizzle over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 339kcal
Keyword Autumn Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette, easy salad, fall recipes, healthy salad, Pear Salad
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