Asian Pear & Arugula Salad with Apple Cider & Garlic Vinaigrette
This simple salad has a perfect mix bitter (arugula), sweet (Asian pear) and tangy
(vinaigrette) with the (crunch) of pumpkin seeds. Try it with green apples or Bosc
pears if Asian are hard to find.
Ingredients:
- Apple Cider & Garlic Vinaigrette - ¼ cup
- fresh lemon juice - 1 tbsp
- honey - 1 teaspoon
- Salt & pepper to taste -
- baby arugula (can be mixed with spinach) - 5 ounces
- Asian pears, peeled, cored and very thinly sliced - 3
- salted, roasted pumpkin seeds - ¼ cup
- fresh goat cheese, crumbled - 3 ounces
Instructions:
In small bowl, whisk the Apple Cider & Garlic Vinaigrette with honey and lemon juice and salt & pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, toss arugula with pear slices and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with goat cheese and serve.
NOTE: Dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight.l: Walnuts may be seasoned with a sprinkling of cayenne powder while roasting.
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