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.
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.
WILTED ARUGULA , MUSHROOM, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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