Pear and Rocket Salad
This simple rocket pear salad is delicious, light, easy and loaded with nutrition. It combines sweet and savory flavors from peppery arugula greens, juicy pears, crunchy almonds, tangy dried cranberries, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Perfect addition to pasta, soups or sandwiches to make your meal more fresh and vibrant.
Servings: 4
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear Bartlett or Anjou are great
- 3 packed cup rocket (arugula) or a mix of arugula with spinach or lettuce
- ¼ small red onion finely sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup slivered almond (toasted) or candied pecans/walnuts find the candied pecans recipe here
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar white or regular
- 1 tbsp olive oil or tahini
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or more to taste
- ½ tsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or a jar, combine the dressing ingredients (vinegar, tahini or oil, maple syrup, dijon, garlic and salt) and whisk or shake until smooth. Taste and add more maple syrup if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the arugula, pear, red onion, cranberries and almonds. Pour about half of the dressing over and stir to combine. Adjust the amount of dressing and flavor to your preference. Enjoy right away.
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Notes
- Storage: this salad is best when enjoyed right away. You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and keep in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
- Other ingredients to include are apples, vegan parmesan cheese or tofu feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, quinoa and roasted squash. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg