Pear Salad Recipe (10 Minutes!)

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this Pear Salad Recipe Combine all the juicy sweetness of the fruit with the medley of crisp vegetables and crumbly cheese. Pear salad is as fast as any other fruit, healthy salad like Grilled Peach Salad or Strawberry Spinach Saladbut with a very sweet white wine vinaigrette – and so easy to customize!

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best toppings for arugula pear salad, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

salad:

• arugula – This dark leafy green has a velvety texture and mild peppery flavor that complements the other ingredients. If you can’t find arugula, substitute a bag of mixed greens or any lettuce you like.
• Anjou pear – I prefer green pears because of their firm flesh and greenish color, but red Anjou pears work well too. If you’re using softer pears, such as Bartlett pears, slice them thin so they don’t crumble.
• feta cheese – Freshly crushed, or get the pre-crushed variety. If you like a different cheese, you can easily make a Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, Pear Blue Cheese Salad, or Pear Goat Cheese Salad.
• Walnut – I use raw, unsalted walnuts for an earthy shortbread. walnut Will make another tasty substitute.

dressing:

• Extra virgin olive oil – I recommend using a good quality oil as the flavors in the sauce will come through. You can also use a more neutral oil like avocado oil.
• white wine vinegar – Adds bright flavor and helps emulsify dressings. You can also use apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or lemon juice instead.
• Maple sugar – adds tangy sweetness to pear salad recipes.For zero sugar and the same maple flavor, I use This Sugar-Free Maple Syrup.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper – Convenient seasoning.

How to Make Pear Salad

This section shows how to make pear salad, with step-by-step photos and technical details to help you visualize the process.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the seasoning ingredients. on hold.
2. Prepare the pears. Cut them into thin slices.

3. combined. On a large serving plate or using individual plates, toss arugula with pears, feta, and walnuts. Add dressing to salad and toss.

Variety

This easy pear salad is perfect as is, but there are so many ways to customize it!

• use candied nuts – you can put them on a baking sheet in the oven, caramelize them in a pan over medium heat, or try a recipe like mine Sugar-Free Candied Pecans in the slow cooker. Use in place of raw nuts.
• add vegetables – Include thinly sliced ​​radishes, diced red onions, shredded Brussels sprouts or shredded carrots.
• exchange fruit – If pears are not available, sliced ​​apples or grapes cut in half lengthwise can be substituted.
• deal dressing – use a Creamy Vinaigrette or Homemade Italian Sauce In this pear recipe salad. You can also keep the same dressing and add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
• toppings – add a little flavor Unsweetened Dried Cranberriespomegranate seeds (sometimes called pomegranate arils), sliced hard boiled eggsor crash bacon in the oven.

storage instructions

Store pear salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store dressing separately or in the refrigerator. Add the dressing just before serving.

What to Serve with Pear Salad

This Arugula Pear Salad is a quick and easy addition to many recipes!

More Fruit Salad Recipes

The fruit adds a touch of flavor to the hearty veggies! If you liked this pear salad recipe, you’ll love these other fruit salads:

Pear Salad Recipe (10 Minutes!)

This easy pear salad recipe combines fresh pears, walnuts, feta and arugula in a sweet maple vinaigrette. It only takes 10 minutes to complete!

Prepare: 10 minute

all: 10 minute

Serving Size: 6 (adjust according to recipe)

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instruct

Click a time in the instructions below to start the kitchen timer while you cook.

1. In a small bowl, use brush Mix dressing ingredients. on hold.

2. in a large bowl or serving platterToss arugula with pears, cheese and walnuts.

3. Drizzle dressing over salad.

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recipe notes

serving size: 1 1/2 cups

• Nutritional information uses regular maple syrup, but will be lower in sugar, carbs, and calories if you use sugar-free maple syrup.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 202

fat 15.1 grams

protein 4.9 grams

total carbohydrates 14.1 grams

net carbs 11.2 grams

fiber 2.9 grams

sugar 8.5 grams

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