Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance in perfect harmony! In this article, we present a delightful Arugula and Pear Salad, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. This vibrant salad features crisp arugula, sweet and juicy pears, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
For those seeking a more substantial meal, we offer two additional recipes that elevate the Arugula and Pear Salad to new heights. The Arugula and Pear Salad with Grilled Chicken adds succulent grilled chicken to the mix, providing a protein-packed and flavorful option. For a vegetarian delight, try the Arugula and Pear Salad with Quinoa, where fluffy quinoa replaces the chicken, offering a hearty and nutritious twist.
Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these culinary masterpieces. We guide you through every step, from selecting the freshest ingredients to assembling the salad with finesse.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, these Arugula and Pear Salad recipes are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious journey together!
ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD
Arugula and pears flourish during the cooler late-autumn weather. Put them together for a great balance of sweet and piquant. The arugula is lightly dressed with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette to accentuate the natural flavor of the pears.
Provided by Ellen Ecker Ogden
Categories Salad Fruit Leafy Green Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Pear Arugula Fall Party Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. In a medium bowl, toss the pears, sugar, and butter. Arrange the pears in a single layer in a baking sheet. Bake, turning once, until the pears are barely tender, 10-15 minutes.
- 3. Dry roast the pine nuts in a skillet for 5 minutes, until toasty brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 4. In a large salad bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard, and maple syrup. Add the arugula or salad greens and toss to coat.
- 5. Divide the salad onto four chilled plates. Arrange the roasted pears in a fan around the center, and sprinkle with the cranberries, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Scatter with petals from the calendula blossoms.
ARUGULA, PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
I think this makes a perfect holiday salad. I will be making it for Thanksgiving and will report back. Source: Food52. com / brigidc's. This is her description of the salad. Sweet, salty, tart, crunchy and spicy, this salad has perfect flavor and texture balance. The inspiration was pomegranate molasses, which I learned about when I worked on a Persian food class. I like how the molasses takes the acidic edge off the vinaigrette but it is still tangy and delicious. Be sure to try this no fuss, no muss recipe Recipe #446884 I made my own pomegranate molasses: Recipe #490458 It's easy and can be reduced to make a smaller amount. It can be stored up to 6 months.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Vinaigrette Dressing:.
- In a small bowl combine the shallot, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
- Whisk in the olive oil and let vinaigrette stand at room temperature until salad is assembled.
- Salad:.
- Combine the arugula, romaine, pears and half of the pomegranate seeds in a large bowl.
- Crumble half of the goat cheese over the ingredients in the bowl (this works best if the cheese is very cold).
- Whisk the vinaigrette until uniform and add all but 2 tablespoons of it to the bowl.
- Gently toss the salad with your hands or salad tongs, coating the ingredients well with the vinaigrette. If the salad seems dry, add the vinaigrette in small increments until it is dressed to your liking.
- Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the remaining pomegranate seeds and the pistachios over the top. Serve immediately.
ARUGULA, TOASTED WALNUT AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD WITH RED WINE/SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place pear halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush them with honey. Place pan in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Slice the pears lengthwise into half-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and shallots. Whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette. Plate salad individually with pear slices and toasted walnuts sprinkled on top.
ROASTED PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND PARMESAN
This is absolutely stunning as a first course. I have used other nuts and other cheeses and it always turns out lovely.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Pears
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 F and put baking sheet in the oven to heat too.
- Cut each pear lengthwise, remove the core, then set cut side down on a board and slice thinly into 5 pieces lengthwise again.
- Toss pear with butter and sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and in oven to roast for 10 min, or until browned on bottom.
- Flip and roast until tender and deep brown, 5 more minutes.
- Let pears cool.
- Toast the walnuts in a small dry skillet until browned, 3 minutes and set aside.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together.
- Combine arugula and pears in large serving bowl, and gentley toss with the dressing.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan cheese on top of salad.
- Chop walnuts coarsely and sprinkle on top.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEAR, BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine arugula leaves and bibb lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze a little lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange them on top of lettuces. Top salad with blue cheese crumbles. Combine vinegar and apricot preserves. Stream in oil as you whisk dressing. Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve.
WHOLE30® PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD
We have given a gourmet twist to a classic pear and arugula salad by using roasted hazelnuts and a decadent salad dressing. An easy to make, healthy salad that everyone will love as it suits gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30®, and vegetarian eaters.
Provided by Anastasia
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and honey in a glass jar; whisk to combine. Add lemon juice, oil, thyme, sea salt, and pepper; cover and shake until emulsified.
- Reserve 1/2 of a pear. Slice remaining pears thinly with a sharp knife or mandolin.
- Place arugula in a mixing bowl. Add sliced pears. Pour dressing over top, add 1/2 of the hazelnuts, and season with more salt and pepper. Toss gently until well coated. Taste and adjust seasonings according to taste.
- Slice reserved pear half thinly and arrange it in a fan pattern on the salad platter you are using. Arrange the salad on top. Garnish with remaining hazelnuts and thyme leaves. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 16.3 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CARAMELISED PEAR AND ROCKET (ARUGULA) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE
This is just so simple and easy to do but is full of flavour as well. I did use pine nuts when I made this and they worked out quite well. I would suggest a good robust blue for this or Gorgonzola.
Provided by Latchy
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 11m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the butter, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over medium heat.
- When butter is melted add the pear and walnuts and cook for 4-6 minutes until the pear is just soft.
- Place the rocket on serving plates and top with the pear and walnuts.
- Spoon over the pan juices and top with the blue cheese.
POMEGRANATE PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD
A wonderful salad. The dressing is one of our favorites and we frequently serve it atop lettuce with raspberries, pear, and walnuts. Recipe adapted from a Trader Joe's recipe.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place arugula, pomegranate seeds and walnut pieces in a salad bowl. Pour in dressing and toss.
- Divide salad among plates, top each salad with pears and blue cheese.
ARUGULA, PEAR AND STILTON SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Oscars Lunch Blue Cheese Pear Fall Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk oil, vinegar and shallot in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Combine arugula, pears and cheese in bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
Make and share this Arugula and Pear Salad With Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Pears
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
- Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.
BELGIAN ENDIVE, BABY ARUGULA, AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD
Steps:
- Cut Belgian endive into 1/4"-wide sections. Discard stem. Remove any thick stems from arugula if necessary. Peel the Asian pear (Optional. I leave the skin on.) and dice into 1/4-1/2" chunks. Transfer lettuce and pear into bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Toss gently.
PEAR, ARUGULA AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add walnut oil and extra-virgin olive oil; whisk until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour and rewhisk before continuing.)
- Toss arugula in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide arugula among 10 plates. Arrange endive leaves and pear slices atop arugula on each. Drizzle with more dressing. Sprinkle with Candied Walnuts and serve.
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH MASCARPONE AND TOASTED WALNUTS
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Pear Walnut Arugula Spring Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then toast nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt to taste. Pour oil into a heatproof measuring cup.
- Stir half of warm toasted walnuts into mascarpone along with 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Add oil in a slow stream to 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl, whisking, then whisk in remaining 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cool dressing.
- Halve pear lengthwise and remove core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter), then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on 4 plates, to one side, and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Toss arugula with enough dressing to coat and mound alongside pear. Spoon a dollop of mascarpone mixture onto each plate between salad and pear, then sprinkle salads with remaining toasted walnuts.
ROCKET (ARUGULA), PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD
Make and share this Rocket (Arugula), Pear and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dressing:.
- Place the molasses in a small bowl and add enough water to make it a thinner dressing consistency.
- Add the cinnamon and garlic and set aside while you assemble the salad.
- Salad:.
- Lay the rocket leaves on a flat platter, then arrange the remaining ingredients over the top. Spoon the dressing over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 10.3
ARUGULA, PEAR AND ORANGE SALAD
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the dressing. In a jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and shake vigorously.
- Peel the orange and divide into sections. Roughly chop pears into chunks and arrange on a bed of arugula. Add pitted green olives and the orange sections. Top with mint and dressing. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk oil and vinegar together in a serving bowl.
- Wash and trim stems from arugula; dry and add to bowl.
- Wash and dry pear, cut into small cubes and stir in.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
LENTIL, PEAR, AND ARUGULA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsweetened coconut flakes, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, coconut oil, fresh arugula, pears, lentils, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In small bowl, add the coconut flakes, soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Mix until well-combined. Spread evenly on a greased baking sheet, making sure the flakes aren't touching as much as possible.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden brown. Then remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, pears, lentils, and coconut bacon.
- In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 22 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears. Pears that are too soft will be mushy in the salad. Look for pears that have a slight give when you press them gently.
- Use a variety of greens. Arugula is a great choice for this salad, but you can also use baby spinach, kale, or mixed greens.
- Don't overdress the salad. A light vinaigrette dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
- Add some crunch. Nuts, seeds, or crumbled cheese can add a nice crunchy texture to the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately. Arugula and pear salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, dress the salad just before serving.
Conclusion:
Arugula and pear salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is sure to please.
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