Pear & Quinoa Arugula Salad
This pear & quinoa arugula salad is a vibrant, nutrient-dense side dish featuring protein-rich quinoa, crisp sweet onion, fresh arugula, and juicy pears tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced with sweet, peppery, and nutty notes to complement any meal.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
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INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 oz6 oz6 oz Arugula
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Quinoa, cooked and cooled
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Pear, Bartlett, ripe and thinly sliced
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Vidalia Onion, very thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Gorgonzola Cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
Dressing
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Honey
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside and let cool to room temperature before using in the salad.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey until fully combined and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the baby arugula, cooled quinoa, thinly sliced sweet onion, ¼ cup Gorgonzola, and ¼ cup walnuts.
- Drizzle the salad with about ⅔ of the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Arrange the sliced pears on top of the salad, sprinkle with the remaining Gorgonzola and walnuts, and serve immediately with extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!
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Appetizers Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 457 |
| Fat: | 28 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 38 g |
| Protein: | 15 g |
| Cholesterol: | 22 g |
| Sodium: | 433 mg |
| Fiber: | 4 g |
| Sugars: | 2 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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