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This pear and arugula salad with a reduced-fat lime cilantro vinaigrette is 300 calories, 9 grams of protein, 21 grams of fat and 6 grams of fiber. The combination of sweet, savory and salty flavors make it a delicious lunch or cut the serving size in half for a side salad to serve with dinner
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Arugula and Pear Salad with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

This arugula and pear salad with reduced-fat lime cilantro vinaigrette is filled with flavor and phytonutrients, and can be made in minutes.
Author: Heather Mangieri, RDN

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Arugula
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/2 Pear
  • 1 tbsp Sunflower Seeds, salted
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Dressing Recipe
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic Dressing Recipe
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Dressing Recipe
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Dressing Recipe
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing Recipe
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Cilantro Dressing Recipe

Instructions

  • Combine all of the dressing ingredient first, and transfer to the refrigerator to allow flavors to blend.
  • Prepare salad ingredients. Combine the arugula, sunflower seeds and dressing in a mixing bowl. Toss well. Transfer the coated greens to a bowl or plate, top with sliced pear and feta. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe makes 1 salad.
  • Nutrition Facts: 300 calories, 20 g. carbohydrates; 4 g fiber, 21 g. fat, 7 g saturated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 9 g. protein, 25% DV calcium, 10% DV iron, 8% DV potassium
  • Meal Planning Servings: 1.5 CHO; 2 PRO; 4 FATS