Pear and Arugula Salad
This healthy pear and arugula salad has sunflower seeds for crunch, creamy avocado and feta cheese for a well-rounded lunch or side dish.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 566kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 pear
- 2 scallions
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup feta (vegan, optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add the arugula to a salad bowl and set aside.
- Place the sunflower seeds on a small baking sheet and toast in the toaster oven for 3 - 4 minutes.*
- Core the pear and cut it into chunks. Add to the bowl.
- Finely slice the scallions and add them to the bowl as well.
- Dice the avocado and add to the bowl.
- Crumble the feta on top of everything, followed by the toasted sunflower seeds.
- Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the salad.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1salad | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1341IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg