Very simple pear and arugula salad recipe with candied walnuts

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option that is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Feta adds tanginess with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a lighter flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

Wash arugula and set aside.

Dress arugula with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Add a sprinkle of salt and black pepper to the arugula.

Finely chop shallots and add a little sprinkle to the arugula.

Add chopped chives, parsley, and tarragon to the arugula and mix well.

Set the dressed arugula aside.

Cut pears, removing the core, and slice into nice pieces.

Coat pear slices with a tiny bit of lemon juice to prevent oxidation.

Plate the pear slices in a circular pattern on a plate.

Top the pear slices with the dressed arugula.

Sprinkle candied nuts around the dish.

Shave fresh parmesan cheese over the top of the salad using a peeler or microplane.

Drizzle aged balsamic vinegar over the salad.

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