Rocket and Pear Salad

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Rocket and Pear Salad

Ugly Duckling Bakery

This Arugula and Pear Salad is a simple salad you can put together in about 15 minutes. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Rocket and Pear Salad

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Ingredients  Arugula (rocket, rucola) Pear Walnuts Parmesan Vinaigrette

Rocket and Pear Salad

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Arugula isn't as tough as kale, but the peppery green could still benefit from tossing it in your vinaigrette to soften it.

Rocket and Pear Salad

Ugly Duckling Bakery

The best pear for arugula salads is a Comice, because it's sweet and crisp. You could also use a Bosc or Asian pear.

Rocket and Pear Salad

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Toasting your walnuts makes them crispy and really brings out their nutty flavor!

Rocket and Pear Salad

Ugly Duckling Bakery

Make Parmesan shavings with a vegetable peeler to top your arugula, pear, and walnut salad.

Rocket and Pear Salad

Ugly Duckling Bakery

This arugula pear salad is best made before eating, but you can prevent your pear from browning by dipping in lemon juice.

Another Thanksgiving Salad

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This feta and kale salad has cranberries and toasted pecans.

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