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Honey Dijon Vinaigrette with Arugula, Pear and Walnut Salad Recipe

Contributors: Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN

Published: January 24, 2014

Dijon Dressing
Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD

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. 

Nutrition Information

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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