Arugula Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped shallot (about 1)

1 garlic clove (chopped)

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

5 ounces prewashed arugula greens

⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion

1 green or red pear (cored and sliced into 1/4" half-moons)

⅓ cup toasted walnuts*

2 ounces soft goat cheese (crumbled)

2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)

½ cup mixed microsprouts (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

To make the dressing:

Combine all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth. Note: The dressing can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Keep it refrigerated in a sealed container.

To make the salad

Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.

Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 353 kcal
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 17 mg
• Sodium: 553 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 15 g
• Protein: 9 g