Arugula Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

Ingredients:

· 4 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried

· 1 ripe pear (Bosc or Bartlett), thinly sliced

· ½ cup walnuts, toasted

· ½ cup crumbled blue cheese

· 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

· 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)

· 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Toast the walnuts:

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.

2. Prepare the dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Assemble the salad:

In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced pear, and toasted walnuts.

4. Dress the salad:

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

5. Add the blue cheese:

Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the top. Serve immediately.