Pear Cheese Salad Quick
Elevate your salad game with this "Pear Cheese Salad Quick," a fresh, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes! This vibrant recipe combines juicy slices of ripe pears, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and a bed of crisp mixed greens for a delightful base. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while a homemade honey-lemon dressing delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Quick to assemble and bursting with wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or even an impressive appetizer. With its harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, this effortless recipe is your go-to for easy elegance and healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Pear
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the pears and mixed salad greens.
Slice the pears into thin wedges, removing the core and seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced pear wedges, and crumbled goat cheese.
Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly.
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad.
Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this quick and delicious salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.4 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1777 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1130 mg | 24% | |
*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.
