Lunch: Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

This simple salad has a perfect mix of bitter (arugula), sweet (Asian pear), tangy (lemon dressing), and crunchy (pumpkin seeds). Try it with green apples or Bosc pears if Asian pears are hard to find.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. chopped thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 oz. baby arugula
3 Asian pears
1/2 c. salted roasted pumpkin seeds
3 oz. fresh goat cheese
Sea salt

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, honey, and chopped thyme. Season the salad dressing with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the pear slices and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and serve right away.

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