This Fresh Pear Arugula and Walnut Salad is light, crisp, and full of flavor. Sweet pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts come together for an easy, elegant side dish or starter.

Fresh Pear Arugula and Walnut Salad

This Fresh Pear Arugula and Walnut Salad is the perfect mix of sweet, peppery, and crunchy. Juicy seasonal pears pair beautifully with crisp arugula and toasted walnuts for a light yet flavorful dish. Ideal for fall gatherings, holidays, or as a refreshing side any time of year. This makes a popular fall or seasonal cold side dish to prepare for gatherings.

FAQ’s

What is the best dressing for arugula pear salad?

Whip up a simple dressing with balsamic vinegar, it pairs well with pears and arugula salad. Add something sweet such as honey, or maple syrup and a touch of dijon mustard, for a great dressing.

What does arugula pair well with?

Arugula pairs well with

Tomato, cheese
Great to add to pizza
The benefits of arugula helps with the digestion of fats and carbs
Great savory addition to sweet fruits, such as citrus, and watermelon and berries

Is arugula good for your gut?

Arugula being a cruciferous vegetable, contains, fiber and prebiotics and is good for gut health.

What flavors go well with walnuts?

dark chocolate
sesame seeds
coffee
vanilla
salted caramel

What goes in a pear salad?

fresh sweet pears
fresh greens of your choice, arugula, and other tender greens
fennel
dried cranberries
rich salty cheese, like pecorino,(shaved or grated)
balsamic vinegar dressing, with sweet maple syrup or honey, and mustard to top it off.

Ingredients for Fresh Pear Arugula and Walnut Salad

fresh pears
arugula leaves
walnuts

How To put together a Fresh Pear Arugula and Walnut Salad

Make the dressing in a bowl or jug. By adding your maple syrup, mustard, balsamic vinegar lemon juice and salt and pepper. Whisk until all is combined, then while whisking gradually add your olive oil in and whisk again. (hand whisker will do the job)
After you have washed your fresh arugula leaves, pat them dry, and place them in a bowl. Add in most of your dressing and toss until all of them are coated.
Wash and slice thinly the fresh sweet pears.

Make the dressing in a bowl or jug. By adding your maple syrup, mustard, balsamic vinegar lemon juice and salt and pepper. Whisk until all is combined, then while whisking gradually add your olive oil in and whisk again. (hand whisker will do the job)

After you have washed your fresh arugula leaves, pat them dry, and place them in a bowl. Add in most of your dressing and toss until all of them are coated.

Wash and slice thinly the fresh sweet pears.

Place leaves in a salad bowl to serve. Add the pears, and walnuts, and toss lightly then drizzle a little dressing over the pears, and serve in the center of the table for all to help themselves.

Place leaves in a salad bowl to serve. Add the pears, and walnuts, and toss lightly then drizzle a little dressing over the pears, and serve in the center of the table for all to help themselves.

This salad makes a delicious seasonal fall or autumn recipe for family meals.

This salad makes a delicious seasonal fall or autumn recipe for family meals.

A light, crispy salad, full of flavor. Sweet ripe pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts come together for an easy, elegant side dish, with this delicious dressing.

A light, crispy salad, full of flavor. Sweet ripe pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts come together for an easy, elegant side dish, with this delicious dressing.

Looking for more ideas to round out your meals? Browse our full collection of warm side dishes for cozy comfort, explore refreshing cold side dishes for lighter pairings, or head over to the complete side dish recipe page to find the perfect match for any occasion.

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