Asiago Arugula Pear Salad
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Asiago Arugula Pear Salad
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Beautiful and simple arugula pear salad with savory asiago cheese, almonds, creamy avocado, and a light white balsamic vinaigrette. This fresh arugula salad has delicious bites of sweet, salty, zippy flavor and tons of wonderful textures for an easy holiday side dish or weekday lunch! Enjoy as is or pair with your favorite protein for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 6 to 8 cups arugula baby
- 1 to 2 Asian pear cut into matchsticks
- ⅓ cup almond toasted, sliced or slivered
- ½ cup Asiago cheese or manchego cheese, shaved, about 1.5 ounces
- 1 avocado sliced or diced
- 5 leaves basil fresh, julienned
Instructions
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar or a small bowl: olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Shake in the jar or whisk well in the bowl to emulsify.
- Wait to dress the salad until ready to serve. Add the arugula and pear to a large bowl and add in half of the dressing. Using tongs, gently toss the salad until the greens are well coated.
- Add the toppings: If serving immediately, transfer the salad to a serving platter, if desired, then top with the toasted almonds, asiago cheese, avocado slices, and fresh basil. Drizzle the salad with the extra reserved dressing, or allow guests to drizzle a little extra on themselves. Season with a little salt and pepper, to taste. Salad is best enjoyed immediately due to the fresh ingredients. Serves 4 as a main, 6 as a side.
Notes
- See the full post for easy ways to customize this salad!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (based on 4)
Calories
406cal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16.3g
(5%)
Protein
9.7g
(19%)
Fat
35.7g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7.8g
(39%)
Fiber
5.3g
(21%)
Sugar
7.6g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 406cal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.7g | 19% |
| Fat | 35.7g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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