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Arugula, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad

Author: Sarah Jenkins
This Arugula, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad is a light and refreshing salad that's bursting with flavor! Peppery arugula, sweet juicy pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, make this salad the ultimate summer favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 2 ripe pears thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon raspberry preserves

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped walnuts or pecans for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, dressing, walnuts and cranberries. Toss well to combine. Add the sliced pears and crumbled goat cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 791IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy holiday side dish, easy salad, winter salad
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