Description
A bright and simple salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet pear, crunchy walnuts, and salty feta, all tied together with a smooth honey vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced (Bosc or Bartlett work well)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing and drying arugula and slicing the pear just before serving.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Make the dressing by whisking olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Build the salad by adding arugula, pear, toasted walnuts, and feta to a bowl, then toss gently.
- Dress the salad with vinaigrette, tossing lightly to coat.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
Notes
Store components separately for longer freshness. Assemble the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg