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Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad

With juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and a delicious dressing, you'll love this Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad. It's packed with flavor and plenty of nutrients. This easy salad makes a fantastic lunch or side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Healthy, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Side Salad
Keyword: Arugula Pear And Goat Cheese Salad
Cooking Method: No-Cook
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

  • 8 cups arugula
  • 1 pear can peel or not
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt optional
  • 1/4 tsp pepper optional

Instructions

  • Add about 8 cups of arugula to a big salad bowl.
  • Prep the pear: wash it and slice into big pieces. Then, cut those big chunks into thin slices. Finally, cut thin slices into smaller pieces. Add the pear to the salad bowl.
  • Add in goat cheese (or feta) to taste. Toss in the walnuts (or pecans) as well.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil into a glass measuring cup. Then pour in balsamic vinegar. Whisk to stir everything up.
  • Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle salad with salt and pepper, if you desire.

Notes

  • Wash the arugula if it does not already come washed in the package.
  • No need to use exact measurements for this recipe- you can add ingredients to taste.
  • You can peel the pear or leave it intact.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg