Arugula Pear Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 side

  • Calories

    228 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Arugula Pear Salad

This Arugula Pear Salad is a simple but impressive entree or side dish! It features peppery arugula leaves layered with juicy sliced pear, pomegranate seeds, gorgonzola cheese, and a homemade red wine vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for the holidays or for any at-home meal!

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Ingredients

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For the salad

  • 5 ounces arugula
  • 2 pear sliced, Bosc variety
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled

For Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by whisking all red wine vinaigrette ingredients together. Alternatively, you can place all of the dressing ingredients in a mason jar and vigorously shake.
  2. To assemble the Arugula Pear Salad, arrange the arugula in a large shallow bowl. Top with pomegranate seeds and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
  3. Remove the core from the pear and slice the pear into thin slices. Arrange the slices over the top of the salad.
  4. Dress the salad by tossing it with the red wine vinaigrette all at once, or leave the dressing on the side and let each person dress it to their liking. The dressing makes a generous amount, so you may not want to use all of it on the salad depending on how heavily you like it dressed.

Notes

  • Makes 2 entree sized salads or 6 side salads.
  • Substitutions: 
  • How to Store: 
  • To save leftovers, place in an airtight container and store:
  • How to Scale: This recipe can easily be halved, doubled, tripled, etc. depending on how many people you're serving. 
  • Arugula: Swap the arugula out for baby spinach or mixed greens. 
  • Gorgonzola Cheese: Use feta or parmesan in place of the gorgonzola cheese.
  • Dressing: Try swapping the red wine vinaigrette out for a balsamic vinaigrette. 
  • in the refrigerator for 1-2 days

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 160mg (7%) Potassium 200mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 618IU (12%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 618IU 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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