Rocket and Pear Salad

This Rocket and Pear Salad is tossed in a homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette dressing and it's the perfect Fall Salad idea. This must try salad recipe only takes 20 minutes to make!

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In the Fall season, it's really easy to let apples and pumpkins steal the show, but don't forget about pears! They are so delicious, especially if you can catch them in those few days when they are perfectly ripe.

This salad is filled with simple ingredients, yet they blend together to create really amazing complex flavors. I can't wait for you to try it!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• It is super simple to make and involves just a bit of chopping!
• The ingredients are fresh and create the best Fall salad.
• It is tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette dressing that comes together in minutes.
• It's healthy and tastes delish!

If you love salads, make sure to try some of my other favorite Fall salad recipes too:

Harvest Salad with Fried Goat Cheese

Roasted Pear Salad

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

Pomegranate Kale Salad

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The Ingredients:

Rocket (Arugula)- Peppery green that pairs perfectly with pears and almonds for this quick salad.

Pears- The main character of this recipe. I used Bartlett pears for a sweet and buttery taste when ripe. They are absolutely amazing paired with the arugula. I recommend a sweet red or green Bartlett, also known as a Williams pear, in this recipe.

Almond Slivers- Roasted to decrease the moisture and create a crunchier texture. Baking also gives them a really aromatic smell, almost like fresh popcorn.

Onion- Thinly sliced for a subtle tangy crunch.

Dried Cherries- Adds another element of texture to the salad. Dried cherries bring in a chewy sweetness. You could also use cranberries in place of the cherries.

Blue Cheese Crumbles- Sharp, tangy, strong profile cheese that you either love or hate. I love it to the moon and back. If you're not crazy about Blue Cheese, you could use parmigiano reggiano. I would peel it with a vegetable peeler, to create small sheets or layers of the cheese. Yum!

Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Shallot, Garlic, Salt and Pepper- Creates the most delicious tangy salad dressing to toss into the salad. The apple cider vinegar brings in a very Fall seasonal flavor.

How to Make Rocket and Pear Salad:

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Roast the Almonds:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almond slivers on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes.

You won't notice much of a difference in color, but the moisture is drawn out during baking to create a crispier texture. They also smell amazing after baking. Pour onto a plate and set aside.

Make the Salad Dressing:

Into a bowl, add in the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper. Whisk, shake or if you want a really good texture, use the immersion blender to blend.

Assemble the Pear and Rocket Salad:

Into a large bowl, add in the arugula and onion. Pour over half of the dressing and toss. Save the remaining dressing for serving or in the fridge for another recipe.

Sprinkle over the almonds, cherries, and blue cheese.

Slice the pears into skinny pieces. I like to fan them on top of the salad. Do this right before serving to prevent the pears from becoming brown.

Serve & Enjoy!

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