A delightful salad combining crispy bacon, sweet pears, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a honey mustard dressing.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Adjust the seasoning of the dressing to your taste by adding more lemon juice for tanginess or honey for sweetness.
In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
For evenly crispy bacon, cook it slowly over medium heat and flip occasionally.
In the same pan, toast the walnut halves for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Keep an eye on the walnuts while toasting to prevent them from burning.
Slice the pears thinly and set aside.
Use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for even pear slices.
In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and crispy bacon. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.
Toss the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh and crisp.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Pair the salad with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal.
