Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! A great salad is all about contrasting textures and flavors. While fresh pears are lovely, they brown quickly and can make a salad watery. Using dehydrated pear slices adds a fantastic chewy texture, concentrated sweetness, and guarantees your salad looks fresh and flawless for hours.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 Minutes

• Servings: 4

• Difficulty: Super Easy

Ingredients

• 5 oz Fresh baby arugula

• 1/2 cup Walnuts (toasted)

• 1/3 cup Feta or goat cheese crumbles

• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar & 1 tsp Honey (for dressing)

• GND Pear Slices

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Dressing: In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

2. Prep Pears: Take a handful of GND Pear Slices. You can leave them whole for a dramatic presentation, or cut them into bite-sized strips.

3. Assemble: In a large bowl, gently toss the arugula, walnuts, cheese, and pear slices.

4. Toss: Drizzle with the vinaigrette right before serving and toss lightly to coat.

💡 GND Pro-Tip: GND Pear Slices are the ultimate salad upgrade. They provide a satisfying, chewy bite akin to dried cranberries but with a much more sophisticated, elegant flavor profile that pairs flawlessly with balsamic and walnuts. 👉 Shop GND Pear Slices