Best 8 Arugula Salad With Pear Recipes

WHOLE30® PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

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.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved pear juice and olive oil and vinegar dressing. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss to coat.
• Divide dressed arugula among 4 chilled salad plates. Top each salad with 4 pear slices, Gorgonzola, and pecans. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth.
• Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.
• Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD

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 SALAD WITH QUICK-PICKLED GRAPES, FENNEL, PEAR AND BRIE

Steps:

• To assemble the salad: add the arugula to a large serving bowl. Top with the brie, fennel, pear and grapes. Top with the dressing and toss to combine.
• Add the vinegar and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and add the grapes. Let the grapes sit in the warm liquid for 20 minutes and then drain. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Add the vinegar, olive oil, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside until ready to dress the salad.

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Besides giving this salad a nutty crunch, walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants. For an added flavor dimension, crumble some Gorgonzola cheese over each salad.;
• To prepare dressing: Whisk shallot, broth, oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• To prepare salad: Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
• Just before serving, cut pears into 16 slices each. Place in a large bowl. Spoon on 1 tablespoon of the dressing and toss to coat. Add lettuce, arugula and the remaining dressing; toss well. Divide among 8 plates. Top with the walnuts.
• NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 132 calories; 10 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 94 mg sodium; 211 mg potassium.
• Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (30% daily value).
• 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
• MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 1) for up to 2 days.
• From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris

ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD WITH DIJON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the arugula leaves to a medium bowl. Core and slice the pear into 1/8-inch thick slices and add to arugula.
• In another small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the arugula and pears with the dressing. Divide the salad between the plates and top with the toasted walnuts. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, BLUE CHEESE, AND PEAR

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chives and put in a food processor. Add olive oil and purée for 1 minute. Transfer to a squeeze bottle dispenser and set aside.
• Evenly distribute arugula onto 4 medium plates. Top with prosciutto and blue cheese.
• Peel and core pears, then cut in half. Cut each half into thin slices and add to plates in a fan shape.
• Drizzle chive olive oil over each salad and decoratively add some to the sides of the plates. Repeat with balsamic glaze.