Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is an elegant autumn dish featuring sweet pears, peppery arugula, and tangy Craisins.
Equipment
- mason jar
- salad serving bowl
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 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
Pear 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
Instructions
Preparation
- (Optional) 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 salad 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; it’s prettier if you don’t toss it, and don’t worry, the dressing will work its way down to the greens.
Notes
Variations include using apples, pomegranate arils, berries, fresh figs, prosciutto, or different cheese types.
Nutrition
Serving: 1saladCalories: 339kcal
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