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ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Arugula Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Walnuts image

A simple and beautiful arugula salad everyone will love - a tasty arugula salad with pears, toasted walnuts, two kinds of cheese (blue and goat) and red onion all tossed in a light, lemony, honey dressing.

Provided by Karen Tedesco

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped shallot (about 1)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
5 ounces prewashed arugula greens
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 green or red pear (cored and sliced into 1/4" half-moons)
⅓ cup toasted walnuts*
2 ounces soft goat cheese (crumbled)
2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
½ cup mixed microsprouts (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth.
Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.
Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LENTIL, PEAR, AND ARUGULA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Lentil, Pear, And Arugula Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsweetened coconut flakes, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, coconut oil, fresh arugula, pears, lentils, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
coconut oil, for greasing
5 oz fresh arugula
1 ½ pears, sliced
1 ½ cups lentils, cooked
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In small bowl, add the coconut flakes, soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Mix until well-combined. Spread evenly on a greased baking sheet, making sure the flakes aren't touching as much as possible.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until golden brown. Then remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, pears, lentils, and coconut bacon.
In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 22 grams

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN

Arugula Salad with Shaved Parmesan image

Try this simple arugula salad recipe for a fresh side the whole family will love. It combines fresh peppery greens with tasty golden raisins, crunchy almonds and shaved parmesan. -Nicole Rash, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the arugula, raisins and almonds. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges