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Honey Dijon Vinaigrette with Arugula, Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe

Reviewers: Academy Staff RDNs

Published: January 24, 2014

Reviewed: July 29, 2025

Dijon Dressing
Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD

Peppery arugula pairs nicely with chopped walnuts and thinly sliced red pears in this simple salad with a homemade vinaigrette. Serve as a side dish with your favorite entrée!

Ingredients

Vinaigrette 

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salad

8 cups arugula
2 red pears, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.
  2. Toss vinaigrette with salad ingredients and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 cups salad tossed with dressing

Calories: 200; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Trans Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 190mg; Total Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 13g; Protein: 4g; Vitamin A:20%; Vitamin C: 20%; Calcium: 8%; Iron: 6%.

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