Arugula Salad with Pears, Toasted Nuts, and Honey Vinaigrette
Fresh arugula and juicy pears tossed in honey vinaigrette with toasted walnuts and optional cheese. Perfect for summer or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups fresh arugula, 2 ripe pears sliced, 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, 2 tbsp crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice pears and arrange with arugula. 2. Toast walnuts in skillet until fragrant. 3. Whisk olive oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. 4. Toss arugula with dressing. 5. Add pears and walnuts, gently mix. 6. Sprinkle cheese if desired. 7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Dress just before serving to maintain crispness. Use firm, ripe pears for best texture.