Pear Walnut Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Pear Walnut Salad is the ultimate combination of sweet, savory, and nutty goodness. Perfect for a quick lunch or elegant side dish, this recipe brings together juicy ripe pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and tangy crumbled goat cheese, all layered over a bed of fresh mixed greens. Dried cranberries add a pop of sweetness, while a homemade balsamic honey dressing ties everything together with its tangy-sweet bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a healthy yet indulgent dish, this Pear Walnut Salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Ripe pears
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pears thinly, removing the core. Add the pear slices to the salad bowl on top of the greens.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and dried cranberries over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Pear Walnut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1902 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.9 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
