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Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe (15 Minute)
This salad features juicy pears and roasted walnuts tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. You'll be astounded at the impressive blend of flavors!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 oz baby arugula
- 1/2 cup roasted walnuts
- 2 large pears
- 2 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Balsamic Dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Balsamic Dressing
- Combine the honey with dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Mix until well-blended.
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Assembling Salad
- Cut pears into slices. Chop the roasted walnuts and crumble the goat cheese into small pieces.
- Place the arugula in a large bowl. Top with pear slices, walnuts, cheese, and pomegranate arils.
- Drizzle the salad with dressing and toss together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
918IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 918IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.