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Arugula Pear Salad with Goat Cheese
With a creamy vinaigrette dressing, this Sweetened Goat Cheese Arugula Salad adds cranberries and pecans for maximum flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sweetened goat cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
- salt to taste
Salad:
- 6 cups arugula
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 ounces sweetened goat cheese less 1 teaspoon (see above)
- ¼ cup whole pecans or other nuts, toasted if you wish
- 2 pears or 1 very large pear
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients and whisk together. Taste to adjust honey and salt.
- Slice the pears. Dip in lemon juice if desired to avoid browning.
- Toss or drizzle the arugula with the salad dressing, then spread on a large salad plate. Top with remaining ingredients.
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Notes
- Note: I added a garnish of kumquats to the salad because I had a lot at the time. This is not something I typically do.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
281mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
899IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
Protein | 5g | 10% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 21g | 42% |
Vitamin A | 899IU | 18% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.