Name: Arugula Salad with Pears, Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Dried Apricots
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, apricot jam; 3 tablespoons, white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup, dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , small shallot, very finely minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/4 , small red onion, sliced very thin (about 1/4 cup); , Table salt and ground black pepper; 5 ounces, baby arugula (about 8 cups); 1 , ripe pear, halved, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1/3 cup, sliced almonds, toasted; 3 ounces, goat cheese, crumbled

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1 tablespoon apricot jam

½ cup dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small shallot, very finely minced (about 1 tablespoon)

¼ small red onion, sliced very thin (about 1/4 cup)

Table salt and ground black pepper

5 ounces baby arugula (about 8 cups)

1 ripe pear, halved, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1.

Whisk jam and vinegar in medium microwave-safe bowl; stir in apricots. Cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents in plastic, and microwave on high until apricots are plump, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in oil, shallot, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature.

2.

Toss arugula, pear, and vinaigrette in large bowl; adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Divide salad among individual plates; top each with portion of almonds and goat cheese. Serve immediately.

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