Pear Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Pear Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a perfect blend of crisp mixed greens, juicy pear slices, and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Topped with creamy goat cheese (or feta) and sweet dried cranberries, every bite is a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of seasoning, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and free of cooking time, this elegant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday table. Healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious—this recipe takes your salad game to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 2 medium Pear
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the pears into thin slices. You can leave the skin on or peel it, depending on your preference.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Add the sliced pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, and dried cranberries to the bowl of mixed greens.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Pear Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.4 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 57.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1661 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1662 mg | 35% | |
*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.
