Pear & Arugula Salad

This simple Lighter Pear and Arugula Salad is made with fresh arugula, chopped pears, silky goat cheese and crunchy pecans all tossed with a bright and lemony honey vinaigrette! The reliable fall salad that is super straightforward to throw together!

Transition into fall with this bright and crisp pear and arugula salad! Juicy pears combined with peppery arugula, crunchy walnuts and silky goat cheese make this salad absolutely to die for and the honey vinaigrette just ties all these flavors together. Super simple to make and is always a crowdpleaser among guests. This pear salad recipe is great for holidays, can be served

To Make Ahead: To prep this salad ahead of time, chop the pears and store in a separate container from the arugula to prevent the lettuce from wilting. You can also make the salad dressing ahead of time and store it in a separate container (or mason jar with a tight lid) until ready to use.

What goes in

• 6 cups arugula
• 1 1/2 cups chopped bartlett pears, about 2 pears
• 1/3 cup goat cheese
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How it comes together

1. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, chopped shallots, salt and pepper until emulsified.
2. To assemble the salad, combine the arugula, chopped pears, goat cheese, walnuts and fresh thyme in a wide bowl and toss with the honey vinaigrette. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy!