Best 6 Arugula Salad With Pear Recipes

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Arugula salad with pear is a delightful combination of peppery arugula, sweet and juicy pears, and a tangy dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover grilled or roasted pears. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and healthy salad that's sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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A simple and beautiful arugula salad everyone will love - a tasty arugula salad with pears, toasted walnuts, two kinds of cheese (blue and goat) and red onion all tossed in a light, lemony, honey dressing.

Provided by Karen Tedesco

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons chopped shallot (about 1)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
5 ounces prewashed arugula greens
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 green or red pear (cored and sliced into 1/4" half-moons)
⅓ cup toasted walnuts*
2 ounces soft goat cheese (crumbled)
2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
½ cup mixed microsprouts (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WHOLE30® PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD



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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

¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
3 medium Bartlett pears, peeled
6 ounces baby arugula
½ cup chopped hazelnuts, divided
3 sprigs fresh thyme

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

ARUGULA AND ROASTED PEAR SALAD



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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

4 firm, almost-ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
N/A pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
6 cups arugula or mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1/4 cup fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
12 calendula blossoms

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 PEARS AND GORGONZOLA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15-ounce) can pear halves, drained and sliced, reserve 2 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons olive oil and vinegar dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby arugala
4 tablespoons Gorgonzola, crumbled
4 tablespoons glazed pecans

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, PEAR AND PARMESAN SALAD



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This is an elegant, yet simple salad. I tend to make it often since it's the only recipe I use hazelnut oil in. Taken from The Cook's Encyclopedia of Vegetarian Cooking.

Provided by carolinajen4

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ripe pears, Bartlett
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil or 3 tablespoons walnut oil
4 ounces arugula
3 ounces parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper
blue cheese (optional)
chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears and slice thickly. Moisten with lemon juice to keep the flesh white.
  • Combine the nut oil with the pears. Add the arugula leaves and toss.
  • Turn the salad out onto four small plates with shaving of Parmesan cheese. Season with freshly ground pepper and serve with bread.
  • You can sub the parmesan cheese for bleu cheese and add walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 334.1, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 13, Protein 9.4

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe pears for the salad. Look for pears that are slightly firm, with no bruises or blemishes.
  • Use a variety of greens for the salad. Arugula, spinach, and kale are all good choices.
  • Add some crumbled cheese to the salad for a boost of flavor. Goat cheese, feta, and Parmesan are all good options.
  • Top the salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or a citrus vinaigrette.
  • Serve the salad immediately, while the pears are still crisp.

Conclusion:

Arugula salad with pears is a refreshing and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The pears add a touch of sweetness to the salad, while the arugula and other greens provide a peppery flavor. The salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

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