Pear Hazelnut Salad with Crystallized Ginger Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Brighten up your table with this elegant Pear Hazelnut Salad with Crystallized Ginger Dressing—a symphony of flavors and textures that's both refreshing and indulgent. Crisp mixed greens form the perfect base for tender, sliced pears, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, and creamy goat cheese, creating a balanced medley of sweet, nutty, and tangy notes. The star of the dish is the zesty crystallized ginger dressing, a unique blend of finely minced ginger, honey, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar that elevates every bite with its aromatic sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad makes a stunning starter or light main course, perfect for entertaining or an easy gourmet meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or mesclun)
• 2 medium ripe pears (e.g., Anjou or Bartlett)
• 1 cup raw hazelnuts
• 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely minced
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Toast the hazelnuts: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.

2. Prepare the pears: Rinse the pears under cold water. Slice them in half, remove the cores, and cut them into thin wedges.

3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced crystallized ginger, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.

4. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, toasted hazelnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.

5. Add the dressing: Drizzle the crystallized ginger dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Serve: Divide the salad among four plates. Serve immediately as a crisp, flavorful starter or a light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (207.8g)

Calories		428
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		34.5 g	44%
	Saturated Fat	5.4 g	27%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		7 mg	2%
Sodium		206 mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate		27.0 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	6.9 g	24%
	Total Sugars	16.4 g
Protein		8.1 g	16%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		99 mg	8%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		476 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1243 cal (68.9%%)

Protein: 129 cal (7.2%%)

Carbs: 432 cal (23.9%%)