Best 8 Wilted Arugula Mushroom Pear And Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors and textures with our enticing Wilted Arugula, Mushroom, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad. This vibrant salad offers a delightful interplay of bitter arugula, sautéed mushrooms, sweet and crisp pears, and tangy blue cheese, all harmoniously combined in a light and refreshing dressing.

Our comprehensive guide provides two delectable variations to tantalize your taste buds. The first recipe features a classic vinaigrette dressing, while the second introduces a creamy blue cheese dressing for an extra layer of richness. Whether you prefer a light and tangy dressing or a creamy and indulgent one, we've got you covered.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you effortlessly create this culinary masterpiece at home. We'll guide you through selecting the freshest ingredients, preparing the dressing, sautéing the mushrooms to perfection, and assembling the salad for a visually stunning presentation.

Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting your culinary journey, our Wilted Arugula, Mushroom, Pear, and Blue Cheese Salad is sure to impress. Its versatility makes it perfect for a light lunch, a hearty dinner side, or even as a delightful appetizer.

So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and embark on a culinary adventure with us. Let's toss, savor, and relish the symphony of flavors that await you in this exceptional salad.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEAR, BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT VINAIGRETTE



Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches arugula, washed and dried, stems trimmed (Look for 5 or 6 ounce sacks of washed and trimmed arugula leaves, available in some markets)
1 head bibb lettuce, torn
1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, juiced
8 ounces Maytag or other blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup apricot all fruit spread, found near jams and jellies (preferred brand Polaner)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

WILTED ARUGULA , MUSHROOM, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Wilted Arugula , Mushroom, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad image

This is low in fat with no additional dressing keeping the fat down even more. Arugula has a peppery taste that goes nicely with the creamy cheese and crunchy pears while the mushrooms give it a meaty feel.For added texture add some toasted nuts.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces button mushrooms (Baby Bella`s cut in 1/2)
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or parsley)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
8 cups arugula, washed and spun dry
1 pear, diced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
  • Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
  • Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
  • Stir to slightly wilt.
  • Place into a salad bowl top with diced pears and blue cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
  • May squeeze some fresh lemon over it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 279.5, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 5.8

WILTED ARUGULA



Wilted Arugula image

Serve alongside our Baked Cod with Olives and Rosemary Lentils.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
8 ounces baby arugula, rinsed and drained well
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add arugula; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook, stirring constantly, until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in salt; season with pepper. Serve immediately.

WILTED ARUGULA SALAD



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Radishes and tomatoes bring Christmasy red color to this medley. But it's so good, you'll want to enjoy it throughout the year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bacon strips, chopped
5 ounces fresh arugula or baby spinach
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings., In a large bowl, combine the arugula, eggs, leek, tomato and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper and reserved drippings. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Griddled pear & blue cheese salad image

Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, BLUE CHEESE, AND PEAR



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This is a simple but elegant salad when plated correctly.

Provided by Julie Racine

Categories     Arugula Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh chives
½ cup olive oil
4 cups baby arugula
4 slices prosciutto, chopped, or more to taste
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Point Reyes®)
2 medium Bosc pears
¼ cup balsamic vinegar glaze (such as Trader Joe's®)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 521.3 mg

WILTED ARUGULA AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



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Arugula and portobello mushrooms are simmered with onion, garlic, sherry, and red pepper flakes. A tasty side dish and good way to get some veggies! You can easily substitute wine for the sherry and veggie broth for the chicken broth depending on your preferences.

Provided by JUMAHA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 portobello mushroom cap, chopped
¼ cup dry sherry
¼ cup chicken broth
4 cups arugula leaves
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes and chopped mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are coated with oil and begin to soften.
  • Pour in sherry and chicken broth. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about one minute. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CARAMELISED PEAR AND ROCKET (ARUGULA) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Caramelised Pear and Rocket (Arugula) Salad With Blue Cheese image

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

60 g butter
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon palm sugar (can use brown sugar)
2 firm brown pears (quartered and cored)
1/2 cup walnuts
100 g rocket (arugula)
150 g soft blue cheese, sliced

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced mushrooms.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, thinly slice the pears with a sharp knife.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, use a variety of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan cheese.
  • For a vegan version of the salad, omit the blue cheese and use a balsamic vinegar dressing.

Conclusion:

This wilted arugula mushroom, pear, and blue cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of arugula, mushrooms, pears, and blue cheese is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at your table. The salad is also very affordable and easy to find ingredients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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