Slice the onion, pear and almonds, then add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix.
5 ounces Arugula spring salad mix, 1 medium Pear, 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, ⅔ cup Red onions, ¼ cup Almonds, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar and mix or shake until well mixed, then drizzle over the salad.
¼ cup Olive oil, 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons Honey, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Cheese: Change up the cheese by adding your favorite crumbly blue cheese for an arugula pear blue cheese salad with extra kick! Or, add goat cheese crumbles for an extra creamy salad.
Fruit: Pear is a favorite for its sweet and delicate flavor, but ripe strawberries are also delicious in this salad. You could also try a nice sweet apple, or dried cranberries in a pinch! Just watch how many, as they have a strong flavor.
Meat: This is a meat-free recipe, but if you happen to have a few slices of leftover deli meat, they can make a delicious addition to this salad! I find that leftover prosciutto makes for an extra luxurious ingredient.