Arugula Pear Salad

Up close Rocket Salad with cranberries, pear and walnuts.

Pear, arugula, candied walnuts and a balsamic vinaigrette make for an irresistable side salad or main entree. So good our family can eat this for several nights in a row.

Course Side/Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Rocket Pear Salad, Rocket Pear Walnut Salad, Rocket Salad

Prep Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 418kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp coarse grained dijon mustard
1 tbsp crushed garlic *about 3 lg garlic cloves
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Salad

1 small red onion *cut into thin strips, about 1/2-1 cup
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
7 oz bag arugula leaves
1/2 cup shaved parmesan
1 lg bosc pear *thinly sliced
1 cup Candied Walnuts *or Maple Glazed Pecans

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl whisk together olive oil and balsamic and then remaining vinaigrette ingredients.
Add in ingredients for the salad and toss well.

Notes

Recipe Notes

If serving 4, this recipe makes 4 small side salads.
For those who love salads and are eating this as the main entree, this recipe will serve 1-2 people.

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