Arugula Salad with Pears, Gruyere Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

September 5, 2012

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Arugula Salad with Pears, Gruyere Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

 

Arugula Salad with Pears and Pepitas. Low carb and weight loss surgery friendly!

Delicious and fresh spin to the classic side salad. Mmmmm hmmmm.

Arugala Salad with Pears, Gruyere Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds

Course: Vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 whole pear, sliced
  • 1 ounce gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds also called pepitas

Instructions

  • Toss arugula with oil and vinegar.
  • Top with pear slices, cheese slices and pumpkin seeds.

Notes

It's recommended to pair this salad with a lean meat protein source.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Arugala Salad with Pears, Gruyere Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 58 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

2 thoughts on “Arugula Salad with Pears, Gruyere Cheese & Pumpkin Seeds”

  1. SO good and easy! If you want to impress people at a dinner party/cookout….this salad is a sure bet.

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