Pear, Fennel, and Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing and Blue Cheese
- Servings4
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!
Layered effect
Packing this salad to go for a picnic or dinner party? Layering the salad will help keep the colours vibrant and greens fresh. Toss fennel, onion, and pear with citrus dressing for bottom salad layer. Top with arugula and blue cheese, and cover. Just before serving, mix arugula and blue cheese into the bottom salad layer, coating everything with dressing.
Pear, Fennel, and Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing and Blue Cheese
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 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
- 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:
- calories125
- protein3 g
- total fat4 g
- sat. fat2 g
- total carbohydrates22 g
- sugar14 g
- fibre5 g
- sodium144 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!
Susan Rossit, RHN, is a holistic nutritionist, recipe developer, and food fanatic. If she’s not in her kitchen cooking it, she’s in her garden growing it. @ahealthylatitude
