Mixed Greens with Pears and Raspberries
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Mixed Greens with Pears and Raspberries. This delightful dish features a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy ripe pear slices, and sweet bursts of fresh raspberries, perfectly complemented by the crunch of toasted pecans and the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with a touch of honey for a subtle sweetness, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome, fresh ingredients, it’s the ideal starter or side for a light lunch, dinner party, or holiday spread. Indulgent yet healthy, this elegant salad is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 Ripe pear
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold running water, then dry them using a salad spinner or kitchen towels. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Wash the pear and slice it thinly, removing the core and seeds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Rinse the raspberries gently and pat them dry. Add them to the salad bowl along with the pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly without crushing the raspberries.
Serve immediately as a light and refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 972 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
