Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese and Apricot Vinaigrette
10 min.
4
466kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a vibrant and refreshing salad that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also nourishes your body, look no further than this Arugula Salad with Pear, Blue Cheese, and Apricot Vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines the peppery notes of arugula with the crisp sweetness of ripe pears, creating a perfect balance that will leave you craving more. The creamy, tangy blue cheese adds a rich depth, while the apricot vinaigrette brings a luscious sweetness that ties everything together beautifully.

This salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for various dietary preferences, but it’s also ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or even as a main course, it’s sure to impress your family and friends with its elegant flavors and stunning presentation. Perfect for a summer picnic or a cozy dinner at home, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that showcases how simple yet sophisticated cooking can be.

Elevate your dining experience with this Arugula Salad that promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With its vibrant colors and deliciously contrasting flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s an invitation to savor the season's best produce!

Ingredients

  • bunches arugula washed and dried, stems trimmed (look for 5 or 6 ounce sacks of washed and trimmed arugula leaves, available in some markets)
  • head bibb lettuce 
  • 0.5  juice of lemon juiced
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
  •  pears ripe thinly sliced
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup apricot all fruit spread (preferred brand Polaner)
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 
  • ounces maytag blue crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine arugula leaves and bibb lettuce in a salad bowl. Squeeze a little lemon juice over pear slices to keep them from browning. Arrange them on top of lettuces. Top salad with blue cheese crumbles.
  2. Combine vinegar and apricot preserves. Stream in oil as you whisk dressing.
  3. Pour dressing over salad, season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein12.13%
Fat65.95%
Carbs21.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.69
Glycemic Load
10.64
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
20.024347890978%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.92mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
1.67mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2.56mg
Kaempferol
19.72mg
Quercetin
5.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.63kcal
23.28%
Fat:34.82g
53.58%
Saturated Fat:13.16g
82.26%
Carbohydrates:26.05g
8.68%
Net Carbohydrates:23.04g
8.38%
Sugar:16.56g
18.41%
Cholesterol:42.52mg
14.17%
Sodium:677.59mg
29.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.41g
28.81%
Vitamin K:117.59µg
111.99%
Vitamin A:3134.9IU
62.7%
Calcium:413.59mg
41.36%
Folate:111.18µg
27.8%
Phosphorus:272.69mg
27.27%
Vitamin E:3.14mg
20.9%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.76%
Vitamin C:15.26mg
18.49%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.3%
Potassium:526.9mg
15.05%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.21%
Selenium:9.11µg
13.02%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.79%
Magnesium:49.55mg
12.39%
Fiber:3g
12.01%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.53%
Iron:1.84mg
10.21%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.4%
Copper:0.13mg
6.63%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.95%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%