Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts
12 min.
4
171kcal

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Are you looking for a fresh and vibrant addition to your meal repertoire? Look no further than this delightful Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts! Bursting with flavor and texture, this salad is an exquisite balance of peppery arugula, sweet and succulent Bosc pears, and the rich crunch of toasted walnuts.

What makes this dish truly special is not just its incredible taste, but also its versatility. Whether you're serving it as a light side dish, an elegant starter for your next dinner party, or a healthy snack, this salad caters to all palates. Plus, it’s completely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious yet satisfying dish.

In just 12 minutes, you can create a salad that is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients and flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be able to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Drizzled with a zesty dressing of Dijon mustard, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, this salad is sure to excite your taste buds and leave you craving more!

So grab your ingredients and let’s dive into the wonderful world of fresh salads with this Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula leaves 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  bosc pears thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
  2. Add arugula and pears to bowl; toss to coat.
  3. Place about 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein5.02%
Fat59.69%
Carbs35.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.69
Glycemic Load
4.37
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.9347825309505%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.03mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.56mg
Kaempferol
10.47mg
Quercetin
3.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.56kcal
8.53%
Fat:12.11g
18.62%
Saturated Fat:1.46g
9.14%
Carbohydrates:16.11g
5.37%
Net Carbohydrates:12.27g
4.46%
Sugar:9.68g
10.76%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:158.57mg
6.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.29g
4.58%
Vitamin K:41.15µg
39.19%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.34%
Fiber:3.84g
15.35%
Vitamin A:736.28IU
14.73%
Folate:43.38µg
10.84%
Copper:0.22mg
10.78%
Vitamin C:8.64mg
10.47%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.65%
Magnesium:32.77mg
8.19%
Potassium:256.91mg
7.34%
Calcium:64.89mg
6.49%
Phosphorus:53.72mg
5.37%
Iron:0.9mg
5.02%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.57%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.4%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.13%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.25%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.62%
Source:My Recipes