5 from 18 votes
Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
This Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette features peppery baby arugula topped with sliced pear, soft goat cheese, pecans, and fresh raspberries or pomegranate arils. The salad is dressed in a homemade raspberry vinaigrette blending fresh raspberries, olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, and shallot for a sweet, tangy finish. It combines crisp, creamy, fruity, and nutty elements for a balanced salad.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
138 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Raspberry Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup raspberry fresh, or thawed from frozen
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon shallot or red onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Arugula Salad
- 5 ounces arugula baby
- 1 pear (red or green), cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 ounces soft goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pecans , chopped
- 1/3 cup raspberries or pomegranate arils, fresh
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine the raspberries, oil, vinegar, maple syrup, shallot, and salt in a blender, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the flavor, as needed.
- To assemble the salad, arrange the arugula in a large serving bowl, and top it with the sliced pear, goat cheese, pecans, and raspberries or pomegranate arils. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Taste and add more dressing, as desired. Serve right away.
- This dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to dress this salad right before serving it, so it doesn't get soggy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
223mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1061IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1061IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.