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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

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  1. Combine dressing ingredients and whisk together. Taste to adjust honey and salt.
  2. Slice the pears.  Dip in lemon juice if desired to avoid browning. 
  3. Toss or drizzle the arugula with the salad dressing, then spread on a large salad plate.  Top with remaining ingredients. 

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.

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