Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this luscious Pear Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp, ripe pears, tender mixed greens, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of candied walnuts. This vibrant dish is further enhanced with tangy dried cranberries that add a touch of sweetness, perfectly balanced by a homemade balsamic vinaigrette featuring honey and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad makes an ideal appetizer or light entree that’s both quick and elegant—perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Serve it as a stunning side dish or enjoy it as a standalone meal bursting with flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe pears
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup candied walnuts
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing the pears and the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
Slice the pears in half lengthwise, core the seeds, and then cut into thin slices.
In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed salad greens as the base.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the greens.
Scatter the sliced pears, candied walnuts, and dried cranberries over the salad for added texture and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the prepared salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for optional dressing.
Gently toss the salad to combine the ingredients, if desired, or plate as-is for a layered presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful pear salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.3 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.4 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2311 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 604 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1741 mg | 37% | |
*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.
