Ingredients
6 cups arugula
2 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Rinse arugula under cold water and pat dry
Slice pears and set aside
Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant
In a large bowl, combine arugula, pear slices, and toasted walnuts
Add crumbled feta cheese to the bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
Toss dressing with salad until well combined
Notes
Store unused salad separately from dressing for up to 2 days in an airtight container
For a protein boost, add grilled chicken
Replace pears with apples or figs in winter
Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamy alternative
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Mediterranean Table
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg