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Pear, Fennel, and Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing and Blue Cheese
Each salad component is unique and distinct in flavour—from fennel’s hint of licorice to tart and fruity pear, peppery arugula, and smooth, salty blue cheese—it’s all brought together with a sweet and tangy citrus dressing. Elegant in appearance yet simple to create, this light and fresh salad is great for any occasion or as a perfect side for a winter picnic. Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for another layer of crunch!
Servings
4
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Ingredients
Citrus dressing
- Juice of 1 navel orange (approximately 1/4 cup/60 mL of juice)
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) orange zest
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced fennel bulb (bottom light-coloured part of the bulb)
- 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear, quartered and sliced
- 2 cups (500 mL) arugula leaves
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 125
- protein 3 g
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total fat
4 g
- sat. fat 2 g
-
total carbohydrates
22 g
- sugar 14 g
- fibre 5 g
- sodium 144 mg
Directions
01
In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
02
In large salad bowl, add fennel, pear, arugula, onion, and blue cheese. Whisk dressing once more and add to salad bowl and toss. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and enjoy!
