Arugula Salad with Pears: A Delicious Blend of Goat Cheese and Almonds
Enjoy a refreshing Arugula Salad with a delightful combination of pears, almonds, goat cheese, and dried apricots. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced pears, sliced almonds, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped dried apricots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious arugula salad!
Notes
- This salad can be made in advance; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or quinoa for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Arugula Salad, Pears, Goat Cheese, Almonds, Dried Apricots