WHOLE30® PEAR AND ARUGULA SALAD

Whole30® Pear and Arugula Salad image

We have given a gourmet twist to a classic pear and arugula salad by using roasted hazelnuts and a decadent salad dressing. An easy to make, healthy salad that everyone will love as it suits gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30®, and vegetarian eaters.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
3 medium Bartlett pears, peeled
6 ounces baby arugula
½ cup chopped hazelnuts, divided
3 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

Combine vinegar and honey in a glass jar; whisk to combine. Add lemon juice, oil, thyme, sea salt, and pepper; cover and shake until emulsified.
Reserve 1/2 of a pear. Slice remaining pears thinly with a sharp knife or mandolin.
Place arugula in a mixing bowl. Add sliced pears. Pour dressing over top, add 1/2 of the hazelnuts, and season with more salt and pepper. Toss gently until well coated. Taste and adjust seasonings according to taste.
Slice reserved pear half thinly and arrange it in a fan pattern on the salad platter you are using. Arrange the salad on top. Garnish with remaining hazelnuts and thyme leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 16.3 mg, Sugar 15.6 g