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Arugula and Pear Salad

A new twist on an old tradition, this fun salad mixes traditional salad makings with a Mediterranean bar, made with black olives and walnuts.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Carbohydrate: 17g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g

Ingredients

8 cups trimmed arugula, washed and drained

2 pears, preferably organic, skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks

1/4 cup walnuts or cashews

4 ounces Parmesan or Greek graviera cheese

Dressing:

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh)

Salt and pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the arugula in a large bowl and add the chopped pears, and half of the nuts: set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together. Pour the mixture over the salad, and toss to combine. Salt to taste.
  3. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese into thin strips and lay on top of the salad.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining chopped nuts over salad, and serve immediately.

 

Recipe by Diane Kochilas for Mediterra. Photo courtesy of Mediterra.

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