Description
Discover how to make a delicious Pear Gorgonzola Arugula Crunch Salad that combines sweet pears, tangy Gorgonzola, and crunchy almonds for a perfect salad!
Ingredients
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole grain mustard
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) kosher salt
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
- – 5 ounces (140 g) baby arugula
- – 3 pears, cored and thinly sliced
- – 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- – 80 g pomegranate seeds
- – 80 g chopped toasted walnuts
- – 60 g crumbled goat cheese
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, blend the mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the arugula, pears, red onions, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, goat cheese, and parsley together.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently mix until well combined.
Notes
- Try honey mustard for a sweeter vinaigrette twist.
- Use toasted almonds or pecans for a satisfying crunch.
- Swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese for a creamier texture.