Arugula Salad with Port-Cooked Pears and Roquefort Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Arugula Salad with Port-Cooked Pears and Roquefort Cheese
45 min.
8
87kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this delightful Arugula Salad featuring Port-Cooked Pears and Roquefort Cheese. This salad is not just a side dish; it’s a harmonious medley of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any occasion, whether as an antipasto to start off a meal, or as a light snack that leaves you feeling satisfied yet not overly full.

The combination of peppery arugula with the sweet, caramelized pears creates a beautiful balance that dances on your palate. The addition of Belgian endive gives a refreshing crunch, while the decadent Roquefort cheese lends a sharp richness that perfectly complements the dish. Each bite is enhanced with toasted walnuts, adding a satisfying nutty finish, making it an incredibly enticing starter or side dish.

This recipe is not only gluten-free but also vegetarian, catering to a variety of dietary preferences. Plus, it’s remarkably easy to make in just 45 minutes! Impress your friends and family with this visually stunning salad that boasts vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, the Arugula Salad with Port-Cooked Pears and Roquefort will surely become a favorite at your table!

Ingredients

  • ounces arugula trimmed
  •  bartlett pears cored peeled quartered
  • cups belgian endive () ( 1/2 pound)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup port sweet
  • ounce roquefort blue crumbled
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • teaspoon walnut oil 
  • tablespoons walnuts toasted chopped
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Arrange pears in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; drizzle with port.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with sugar. Cover and bake at 400 for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until pears are almost tender. Cool completely; reserve 1 tablespoon liquid from pan. Thinly slice pears; set aside.
  4. Combine reserved 1 tablespoon liquid, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk.
  5. Combine sliced pears, arugula, and endive in a large bowl.
  6. Drizzle vinegar mixture over arugula mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange about 1 1/3 cups salad on each of 8 plates.
  7. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese and 3/4 teaspoon nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories87kcal
Protein11.34%
Fat38.68%
Carbs49.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.64
Glycemic Load
2.83
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.2352173843462%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Petunidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.3mg
Malvidin
2.08mg
Peonidin
0.19mg
Catechin
1.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
9.9mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.4mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:87.41kcal
4.37%
Fat:3.43g
5.28%
Saturated Fat:0.89g
5.58%
Carbohydrates:9.97g
3.32%
Net Carbohydrates:7.26g
2.64%
Sugar:5.57g
6.19%
Cholesterol:2.66mg
0.89%
Sodium:122.79mg
5.34%
Alcohol:1.59g
100%
Alcohol %:1.69%
100%
Protein:2.26g
4.53%
Vitamin K:32.98µg
31.41%
Vitamin A:719.9IU
14.4%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.22%
Fiber:2.71g
10.86%
Folate:42.38µg
10.6%
Vitamin C:6.88mg
8.34%
Calcium:76.44mg
7.64%
Potassium:237.76mg
6.79%
Magnesium:24.99mg
6.25%
Copper:0.11mg
5.58%
Phosphorus:51.55mg
5.15%
Iron:0.72mg
4%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.77%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.81%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.66%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.56%
Vitamin B3:0.29mg
1.47%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.36%
Selenium:0.85µg
1.21%
Source:My Recipes