Pear Salad Balsamic Dressing (Version imprimable)
Sweet pears meet tangy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and chewy cranberries in this colorful salad. Toasted pecans add an irresistible crunch, all topped off with an easy balsamic dressing. Great for any table or occasion.
# Composition:
→ Balsamic Dressing
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⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped
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Pinch of fine sea salt (¼ teaspoon)
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Freshly cracked black pepper (⅛ teaspoon)
→ Greens and Veggies
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5 ounces of fresh arugula
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3 pears, any type you like
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1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly
→ Extras
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4-5 ounces of creamy goat cheese
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1 cup of dried cranberries
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½ cup of toasted, cooled pecans
# Étapes de réalisation:
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If you want, you can mellow out the onion flavor by soaking the slices in cold water for 10 minutes. Dry thoroughly after draining.
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Toss all the dressing ingredients into a mason jar, pop on the lid, and shake it up until well blended.
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Start with a layer of arugula in a big bowl, then add the sliced pears and onions on top.
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Scatter the goat cheese, cranberries, and pecans over the salad so everything’s evenly spread out.
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Give the jar of dressing another good shake and drizzle it over everything just before eating.
# Détails supplémentaires:
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Swap pears with apples if you’d like.
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Pomegranate seeds make a great cranberry replacement.
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Switch out the nuts for almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts.
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Cheese options to consider: parmesan, feta, or gorgonzola.