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Pear and Walnut Salad

Pear Walnut Salad

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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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 190
Author Laurie McNamara

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

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg