Pear Walnut Salad

This Pear and Walnut Salad is the perfect fall and winter salad. Special enough for the holidays or served with a causal dinner at home. This salad consists of slices of juicy pear, crispy fried shallots, crumbed blue cheese and candied walnuts with peppery baby arugula and drizzled with a super simple sherry walnut vinaigrette.

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Keyword fall salad, pear, pear walnut salad, walnuts

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 190

Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

All-Clad BD5510609 D5 Brushed 18/10 Stainless Steel 5-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe 7.5-Inch and 9-Inch French Skillet Cookware Set, 2-Piece, Silver

Ingredients

FOR THE SHALLOTS:

1 large shallot thinly sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pinch kosher salt

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons roasted walnut oil

FOR THE SALAD:

5 ounces baby arugula
2 pears cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup candied walnuts more or less to taste
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup pomegranate arils
freshly ground black pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE FRIED SHALLOTS:

In a small skillet, add the shallots, butter and a pinch of kosher salt. Cook over medium to medium-low heat, stirring often until golden.
Transfer the shallots to a plate lined with paper towel and let cool. They'll crisp up as they cool.

MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

In small bowl or jar, add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves. Add in the oil, stir and set off to the side.

MAKE THE SALAD:

Arrange 5 ounces baby arugula onto a large platter or among individual bowls.
Top with sliced pear, candied walnuts, fried shallots, blue cheese and pomegranate arils.
Give the dressing a quick stir and drizzle desired amount over the salad.
Lastly season with freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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