Yield: 6 servings
Skill level: Easy
This pear arugula salad is a fresh, balanced dish made with sweet Red Anjou pears, peppery arugula, and creamy feta. Tossed with a simple maple balsamic dressing and topped with pomegranate arils and honey-roasted pistachios, it delivers a mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. The crisp pears and bright dressing pair perfectly with the greens, making this an easy salad for everyday meals or entertaining. Light, flavorful, and quick to assemble, it’s a go-to recipe for a fresh, seasonal side.
A fresh pear salad with pomegranate, pistachios, and red onion, perfect as a light side or easy seasonal dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups arugula
- 3 Red Anjou pears
- Pearls from 1 pomegranate
- ½ of a red onion, sliced
- 8 ounces fetta
- ½ cup honey-roasted pistachios
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Wash the arugula and pears
- Thinly slice the pears
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients in a small jar.
- Assemble the salad by adding the arugula first
- Then layer the pears, red onion, and pomegranate pearls
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Finish with feta if desired.
Recipe created by Azure Farm for Superfresh Growers
