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Asian Pear Arugula & Hazelnut Salad

Made with only a handful of ingredients, Asian Pear Arugula & Hazelnut Salad is crisp, peppery, & refreshingly simple.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: arugula, easy recipes, hazelnuts, pears, salad, thanksgiving
Servings: 4
Author: wildheartkitchen

Ingredients

  • 6 packed cups arugula 3 cups roughly chopped
  • ΒΌ cup + 2 tablespoons hazelnuts lightly toasted
  • 2 medium Asian pears thinly sliced
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • syrupy balsamic vineger for drizzling
  • flakey salt to sprinkle
  • gorgonzola or goat cheese to crumble, optional

Instructions

  • In a small pan, lightly toast the hazelnuts. Roll them around the pan while they toast. It should take no more than a minute until they are fragrant. Remove them from the heat and allow them to slightly cool.
    Roughly chop the hazelnuts and set aside.
  • In a wide rimmed bowl, combine the chopped arugula, arugula, chopped hazelnuts, and sliced Asian pear.
  • If desired, crumble goat cheese or gorgonzola cheese over the salad.
  • Sprinkle some flakey salt to taste.
  • Drizzle over balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and lightly toss the salad through to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!