This is the perfect summer salad! It’s light, crisp, and refreshing on a hot, sticky day when you’re just not in the mood to cook. All you need is baby arugula, an Asian pear, pine nuts, and grated parmesan cheese. The champagne vinaigrette (my favorite dressing) is easy to make and really elevates this dish to another level of tasty. Grab some olive oil, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, a shallot, some salt & pepper, and you’re all set. Enjoy!

Champagne vinaigrette ingredients

Finely chopped shallot

Olive oil, dijon mustard, champagne vinegar, salt, and pepper

Whisk until smooth

The dressing is complete

Freshly washed and dried baby arugula

Toasted pine nuts

Diced Asian pears

Baby arugula salad with Asian pears and Champagne Vinaigrette
Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions
Combine shallot, champagne vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Serve with salad.