Looking for a delicious salad to enjoy on an AIP, Paleo, or Whole 30 diet? Try this Vegan Pear Arugula Salad. It’s anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and full of antioxidants to fight free-radical damage. Clean eating is made easy with this refreshing, quick, and simple grab-and-go lunch.

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I try to add as many nutrient-dense ingredients to my salads and this one is no exception. This Vegan Pear Arugula Salad is full of healthy fats and anti-inflammatory compounds which protect the body from damage. Arugula is a bit on the bitter side, easily complimented by cold crisp pears and sweet blueberries. I always look forward to the time that cherries are in season. It’s tartly sweet, juicy, and the anticipation of biting into one while carrying a bag home is just half the fun.

Adding radish and cucumbers to the mix helps ground the contrasting flavors. As for the dressing, lemon juice is all you need to bring it all together. This really is the easiest healthy salad ever.

What’s in this Vegan Pear Arugula Salad?

• Arugula
• Pears
• Avocado
• Cucumbers
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Radish
• Lemon Juice
• Sesame Seeds

Notes for an AIP Compliant Diet:

Pears, cherries, and sesame seeds are initially prohibited during the elimination phase of the Autoimmune Paleo diet (AIP). Omit these ingredients until they have been successfully reintroduced.

Why Make this Healthy Salad?

• It’s naturally sweetened and delicious!
• It’s hydrating, detoxifying and refreshing with a crunch!
• Quick and easy to make
• Nutrient-dense and healing ingredients
• Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free for clean eating
• Full of healthy fats for healthy skin
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-aging compounds to fight free-radicals and wrinkles
• Packed with vitamins and minerals

How to Make Vegan Pear Arugula Salad:

• Peel: and cube the avocados.
• Slice: pears, cucumbers, radish and cherries.
• Assemble: the salad with arugula followed by the other ingredients.
• Top: with sliced pears.
• Garnish: drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle sesame seeds.

What Makes this the Best Healthy Arugula Salad?

This salad is full of nutrient-dense ingredients. Each ingredient provides its own beneficial vitamins, minerals, and body-healing compounds. Having this salad regularly can give your body the tools to fight against cellular damage and aging.

Arugula

Arugula contains inflammation-fighting substances such as indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanates which help reverse free-radical damage. It’s also high in vitamin K and calcium which supports bone-building processes and helps protect against osteoporosis.

Avocados

Avocados are a nutrient-dense food containing heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol without decreasing HDL. Cholesterol is essential for creating hormones in the body. They’re also high in vitamin C, E, K, and B6.

Cherries

Cherries are high in polyphenols, antioxidants, and other anti-inflammatory compounds that help fight damage in the body and help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Blueberries

Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich foods you can add to your diet. They help fight inflammation and oxidative stress. They’re also high in vitamin C which helps support healthy skin and the immune system.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers provide live water filled with nutrients and minerals, helping to supply the body with much-needed electrolytes for proper cellular hydration. They also provide vitamin K for proper bone health.

Radish

Radish is a root vegetable that increases nitric oxide in the body which increases vasodilation. It enhances blood flow and supports the cardiovascular system by enabling your blood vessels to deliver nutrients to every cell.

Pears

Pears are lower on the glycemic index (GI) meaning they’re less likely to produce a spike in your blood sugar levels. They also provide potassium which is much needed in a sodium-heavy diet.

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice is a clean eating favorite. Mixing lemon juice with hot water for a morning drink helps kick start the digestive system after a night of fasting. It stimulates bile production which is needed to process and absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

Looking for more healthy salads? Try these below:

• The Most Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Berry Salad
• 6-Ingredient Tomato Berry Kale Caesar Salad