Arugula And Pear Salad With Honey Thyme Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Arugula And Pear Salad With Honey Thyme Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon shallot minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 anjou pear firm ripe, sliced; 4 cups baby arugula chilled, packed; 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans; 2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon shallot minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 anjou pear firm ripe, sliced
4 cups baby arugula chilled, packed
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

1
Place the honey, lemon juice, shallot, oil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste in a small dish. Stir well. (This can be made several hours ahead and kept at room temperature.)
2
To serve, split pear in half lengthwise, core and cut into long thin slices. Toss the pear slices in 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette; set aside.
3
Place the arugula in a large bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette to the bowl. Gently toss until the leaves are coated. Add walnuts and all but 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Toss to mix. Taste; adjust the seasoning.
4
Divide the salad among 4 chilled plates; mound attractively. Arrange the pear slices on the greens and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Serve immediately.

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon shallot minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Arugula And Pear Salad With Honey Thyme Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arugula And Pear Salad With Honey Thyme Vinaigrette

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