Pear and Cheese Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Pear and Cheese Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that will elevate any meal. Crisp mixed greens serve as the base, topped with delicate slices of juicy pear, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch. The star of the dish is the homemade honey-Dijon dressing, a luscious blend of honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, perfectly complementing the salad's fresh and nutty elements. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this elegant yet simple salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a festive starter for gatherings. Packed with texture and flavor, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 2 medium Pear
- 3 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core the pears and slice them thinly. Arrange the slices on top of the greens.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and scatter over the salad.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool, then sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Pear and Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*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.
