Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Pears
Elevate your salad game with this Simple Salad with Goat Cheese and Pears, the perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and crunchy! Featuring crisp mixed greens, juicy slices of ripe pear, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts, this recipe is a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Dressed with a quick homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey, it’s a refreshing and elegant option that comes together in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a light lunch, an impressive starter, or a sophisticated side dish, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and effortless preparation. Perfect for pairing with your favorite white wine or crusty bread, it's a must-try for pear and goat cheese lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 ripe pear
- 3 ounces goat cheese
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pear into thin wedges, removing the core. Add the slices to the bowl of greens.
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and tasty salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1085 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
