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Arugula & Pear Salad with a Balsamic & Sherry Vinaigrette

Prep time
20 minutes PT20M
Cook time
N/A PT0
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Arugula and Pear Salad with a Balsamic and Sherry Vinaigrette Nugget Markets signature recipes

This simple salad of peppery arugula, sweet pears, fresh goat cheese, and candied pecans gets even better with a flavorful homemade vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad:

  • 1 pear
  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 cup candied pecans
  • Vinaigrette, to taste
  • 4 ounces chèvre

Preparation

To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a work bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in olive oil to emulsify.

For the salad, cut pear in half, remove core, and slice into thin wedges. Combine pear wedges, arugula, and pecans in a work bowl. Toss with vinaigrette to taste and arrange on serving dishes. Top with crumbled chèvre.

Extra dressing can be stored in refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Images

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  • Arugula and Pear Salad with a Balsamic and Sherry Vinaigrette