Pear, Fennel, and Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing and Blue Cheese

Each salad component is unique and distinct in flavor—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!

Pear, Fennel, and Arugula Salad with Citrus Dressing and Blue Cheese

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Ingredients

Citrus dressing

• cup Juice of 1 navel orange approximately 1/4of juice
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

• 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb bottom light-colored part of the bulb
• 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear quartered and sliced
• 2 cups arugula leaves
• 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients Citrus dressing cup Juice of 1 navel orange approximately 1/4of juice 2 Tbsp avocado oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp honey Salt and pepper to taste Salad 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb bottom light-colored part of the bulb 1 Bartlett or Anjou pear quartered and sliced 2 cups arugula leaves 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In small bowl, whisk together orange juice, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
2. 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!

Recipe Notes

Per serving: 125 calories; 3 g protein; 4 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 22 g total carbohydrates (14 g sugar, 5 g fiber); 144 mg sodium