Walnut Pear Salad

Walnut Pear Salad at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Sometimes the simplest ingredients make the most memorable salads. Sweet pears, crisp arugula, crunchy walnuts, and tangy blue cheese come together in this Walnut Pear Salad—and the secret to its shine is the dressing.

We whisked together our Walnut Oil (or Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and a splash of Cinnamon Pear Balsamic for a bright, nutty vinaigrette that brings out the best in every bite. It’s light yet rich, elegant yet easy—perfect as a starter for fall dinners or paired with grilled chicken for a quick weeknight meal.

Drizzle a little extra balsamic on top before serving, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy salad that looks as good as it tastes—right from The Little Shop of Olive Oils.

Walnut Pear Salad

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Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Salads

Crisp pears, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts tossed in a sweet and nutty vinaigrette made with our Walnut Oil (or EVOO) and Cinnamon Pear Balsamic.

Walnut Pear Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
  • ½ cup walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese)
  • 2 tablespoons Walnut Oil (or Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Pear Balsamic (or Fig Balsamic)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil (or walnut oil), Cinnamon Pear Balsamic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. On a large platter or in a salad bowl, layer sliced pears and arugula.
  3. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top just before serving and toss gently. Add an extra drizzle of balsamic if you like it a bit sweeter.

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