Caramelized Pear and Arugula Salad

Pears are one of the few fruits that do not ripen on the tree. They are harvested when mature but still hard and then left to ripen at room temperature.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Caramelized Pear and Arugula Salad

Cooking Method: Assembling, Caramelizing Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Pears
• 4 cup Arugula
• 2 ounce Walnuts
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 ounce Goat Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the pears in half and remove the cores.
2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
3. Brush the pear halves with the mixture and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are caramelized.
4. In a large bowl, combine arugula, thinly sliced red onion, and walnuts.
5. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
6. Divide the salad onto plates and top each serving with a caramelized pear half.
7. Crumble goat cheese over the top.
8. Allow the salad to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your Caramelized Pear and Arugula Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 17g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.