Pear Arugula Salad with Walnuts & Lemon Vinaigrette

Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Christin Gillespie

Pear Arugula Salad with Walnuts & Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect easy vegan recipe to present at your next fall get-together or holiday gathering. It includes juicy pears, raw walnuts, fresh arugula, and a simple lemon vinaigrette to tie it all together. Ready in minutes and is a crowd-pleasing combination!

Juicy pears belong on your salad this season, and you won’t regret it whatsoever.

This Pear Arugula Salad with Walnuts & Lemon Vinaigrette just takes minutes to make, but don’t let that fool you, because the end result is absolutely divine. The combination of fresh arugula, sliced pears, and raw walnuts with the lemon vinaigrette will be the healthy side salad to be talked about at your next fall or holiday gathering.

And if you want to jazz it up and transform this vegan salad into a satisfying meal, add cooled quinoa or chickpeas to amp up the protein, as well as the heartiness!

The Vegan Pear Arugula Salad of the Season

• Simple and straightforward to make, and so delicious thanks to the seasonal produce.
• The perfect healthy salad to present at your next fall get-together or holiday gathering.
• Great as is, or can be enjoyed with plant-based protein.

Ingredients

• Organic Pears: Specifically juicy Bartlett pears. You know it’s ready to go when the skin is yellow and gives a little when you gently squeeze it.
• Organic Raw Walnuts: For optimal health and taste, please make sure that your walnuts are organic, raw, and unsalted. If walnuts aren’t your vibe, organic raw almonds or organic raw pecans would be a great substitute.
• Organic Arugula: Technically you can use any fresh greens that you have on hand, but I find fresh baby arugula to add a bit of a zing while holding up the other ingredients.
• Organic Lemon Vinaigrette: A simple and slightly sweet mix of a few pantry staples ties the entire seasonal salad recipe perfectly. Just be sure to add it just before serving so that the salad doesn’t get soggy.

How to Make

1. Lemon Vinaigrette. In a glass mixing bowl, add all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Whisk until the ingredients are fully combined.
2. Assemble. Add the fresh arugula to a large bowl and toss with half of the vinaigrette. Top with sliced pears, raw walnuts, and the remaining vinaigrette. Enjoy!

The Perfect Vegan Pear Arugula Salad Tips

• Select the Right Pears: I recommend Bartlett pears with smooth skin (no bruises) that are ripe (give a little when you gently press).
• Organic Greens: If you’re not a fan of arugula, baby spinach or kale are both great substitutes.
• Organic Raw Walnuts: Organic raw almonds or organic raw pecans complement this vegan salad just as well.
• Make it a Meal: Add cooled quinoa or chickpeas to make it a satisfying plant-based dish.
• Fresh is Best: This healthy fall salad only takes minutes to make, so I recommend preparing it just before serving.

More Healthy Fall Salad Recipes to Make

• Roasted Purple Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Spicy Maple Tahini Dressing
• Vegan Caesar Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Chickpeas
• Fall Harvest Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad
• Roasted Sweet Potato & Apple Kale Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

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Xoxo.

CMG.

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