Pear and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and light Pear and Arugula Salad tossed with creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fresh thyme, all brought together by a sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or as a side dish to elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups arugula
- 1 ½ cups Bartlett pears, chopped (about 2 pears)
- ⅓ cup goat cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Honey Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, chopped shallots, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, chopped Bartlett pears, goat cheese, walnuts, and fresh thyme.
- Toss and Adjust: Drizzle the prepared honey vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates or a bowl and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
- Use fresh thyme for the best flavor, but dried thyme can be substituted in a pinch.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the arugula crisp.
- To make the vinaigrette ahead, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and whisk before use.
Keywords: pear salad, arugula salad, goat cheese, honey vinaigrette, healthy salad, easy lunch, vegetarian salad
