Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (VIDEO)
This Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a stunning autumn dish featuring sweet pears, peppery arugula, tangy Craisins, and crunchy nuts.
Equipment
- mason jar
- salad serving bowl
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 5 oz arugula
- 3 pieces pears any variety
- 4 to 5 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans toasted and cooled
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Soak the onions in a small bowl of ice water for 10 minutes to remove some of their harsh flavors. Drain well, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a mason jar, combine all of the balsamic vinaigrette ingredients and shake until well combined.
- In a large shallow salad serving bowl, add your arugula greens. Top with pears and onions.
- Sprinkle on goat cheese, cranberries, and nuts.
- Shake your dressing again if it has separated and drizzle it over the salad just before serving. You can serve with or without tossing.
Notes
Add lemon juice to sliced pears before storing to prevent browning. Make ahead, but add dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1045IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
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