Arugula and Pear Bowl (Print)

Peppery arugula meets sweet pears with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts in this vibrant bowl.

# Ingredients:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups fresh arugula

→ Fruit

02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

→ Cheese

03 - 2 oz crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese

→ Nuts

04 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - Place arugula in a large salad bowl, then add sliced pears, crumbled cheese, and toasted nuts.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, then gently toss to combine all ingredients.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to set the table, no cooking required.
  • The contrast between peppery arugula and sweet pear feels fancy but tastes comforting.
  • You can swap almost any ingredient and it still works beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad until the very last second or the arugula will wilt and turn sad.
  • If your pears aren't quite ripe, let them sit on the counter for a day or two wrapped in a paper bag.
  • Toasting the nuts makes them crunchier and brings out their oils, skipping this step is a mistake.
03 -
  • Add a handful of pomegranate seeds in winter for jewel-like bursts of tartness.
  • If you want this to feel more like a meal, toss in some grilled chicken or seared salmon.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of Parmesan over the top for an extra layer of flavor.
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