Pear Fennel Arugula Salad is a simple side perfect for entertaining. A sweet and savory salad with a tangy lemon Dijon vinaigrette!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 127
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients
Salad
1medium fennel bulb
1medium pear, Green Anjou, or pear of choice
4cupsarugula
1/4cuppecans, or walnuts
1/4cupgoat cheese, crumbled
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
1 1/2tbspextra virgin olive oil
1mediumlemon, juiced, or 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1tbspdijon mustard
1tsphoney
1/4tspsalt, optional
Garnish
Fennel fronds
Instructions
Prepare the salad dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake until evenly combined. Or, whisk the dressing together in a small bowl. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
Wash and dry the fennel. Cut the top stems off of the head of fennel so you are only left with the bulb. You can save some of the fronds for garnish. Slice the bulb in half and then slice into thin strips.
Wash and dry the pear. If preferred you can peel the pear but I recommend leaving the peel on. Slice the pear in half and remove the core. Slice into this strips.
To a large serving platter or bowl add the arugula. Scatter the sliced fennel, sliced pear, pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the arugula.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Note: The pear and fennel will brown if sliced too early before serving. To prevent browning toss with 1 tbsp of lemon juice.