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Pear Fennel Arugula Salad
Pear Fennel Arugula Salad is a simple side perfect for entertaining. A sweet and savory salad with a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 medium fennel bulb
- 1 medium pear (Green Anjou, or pear of choice)
- 4 cups arugula
- ¼ cup pecans (or walnuts)
- ¼ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- 1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon (juiced, or 2 tbsp white wine vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Garnish
- fennel fronds
Instructions
- Prepare the salad dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake until evenly combined. Or, whisk the dressing together in a small bowl. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
- Wash and dry the fennel. Cut the top stems off of the head of fennel so you are only left with the bulb. You can save some of the fronds for garnish. Slice the bulb in half and then slice into thin strips.
- Wash and dry the pear. If preferred you can peel the pear but I recommend leaving the peel on. Slice the pear in half and remove the core. Slice into this strips.
- To a large serving platter or bowl add the arugula. Scatter the sliced fennel, sliced pear, pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the arugula.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Note: The pear and fennel will brown if sliced too early before serving. To prevent browning toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
184mg
(8%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.