Whole30® Pear and Arugula Salad

A tangy and sweet dressing coats this Whole30®-friendly salad packed with flavor from fresh pears, arugula, and crunchy hazelnuts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon honey, melted
• 3 medium Bartlett pears, peeled
• 6 ounces baby arugula
• 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup chopped hazelnuts, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine vinegar and honey in a glass jar; whisk to combine. Add lemon juice, oil, thyme, sea salt, and pepper; cover and shake until emulsified.

Step 2

Reserve 1/2 of a pear. Slice remaining pears thinly with a sharp knife or mandolin.

Step 3

Place arugula in a mixing bowl. Add sliced pears. Pour dressing over top, add 1/2 of the hazelnuts, and season with more salt and pepper. Toss gently until well coated. Taste and adjust seasonings according to taste.

Step 4

Slice reserved pear half thinly and arrange it in a fan pattern on the salad platter you are using. Arrange the salad on top. Garnish with remaining hazelnuts and thyme leaves. Serve immediately.