5 from 2 votes
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
side
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
- 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.
- To assemble the Arugula Pear Salad, arrange the arugula in a large shallow bowl. Top with pomegranate seeds and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
- Remove the core from the pear and slice the pear into thin slices. Arrange the slices over the top of the salad.
- 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.
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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
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: 6 side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% 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.