This easy Arugula Salad is packed with goat cheese, walnuts, red onions, and a delicious lemon balsamic vinaigrette. It makes a delicious side dish or meal with chicken or shrimp.
Between the sharp, fresh flavor and the amazing way it holds up against other ingredients, arugula has got to be one of my favorite greens. It makes the perfect base for this flavor-packed salad. This is one of those salads that covers all your bases. We have tangy flavors from the goat cheese, sweet flavors from the sliced pears, nutty flavors from the walnuts, and peppery flavors from the arugula.
With a blissful combination of sweet and savory, this incredible Arugula Salad provides a full spectrum of flavors in every bite. Upon tasting it, none of your friends or family would ever guess how easy it is to make. It makes for the ideal dish to serve at fancy dinner parties and casual family meals alike, especially when paired with our super easy homemade vinaigrette dressing.
My favorite way to serve this mouthwatering salad is alongside a grilled protein like chicken breast or steak and a grain or starch like rice or potatoes. If I’m in the mood for Italian, I love pairing it with a dish like my Healthy Zucchini Lasagna or Sausage and Pepper Pasta Shells.
Alright, now my mouth is watering just thinking about one of those setups on my dinner table. Whether you’re looking for healthy salad recipes for quick lunches or delicious appetizer recipes for social gatherings, look no further than this vibrant Arugula and Pear Salad. It’s easy, healthy, and ultra-delicious. You’re gonna love it!
Essential Ingredients
To make this tasty summer salad, you will need the following key ingredients:
- Arugula: This nutrient-dense peppery green holds up wonderfully against the vibrant flavors of the rest of our ingredients.
- Pear: The crunchy texture, subtle acidity, and mildly sweet flavors balance out the sharpness of the goat cheese perfectly, making for a dreamy combination.
- Goat cheese: This flavorful, tangy cheese perfectly complements the sweet pears and peppery greens.
- Walnuts: I like to use toasted walnuts for this dish, but you can swap these out for toasted almonds or pecans if needed.
- Red onion: The sharpness in flavor and crunchy texture of the red onion add the perfect touches to round out this salad.
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