Spinach Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tangy flavors. Crisp baby spinach serves as the base, topped with juicy slices of ripe pear, golden toasted walnuts, and creamy crumbled goat cheese for a medley of textures and tastes. The simple homemade dressing, made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully with its tangy-sweet richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy salad is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it the perfect starter or light main dish for any occasion. Pair it with a crusty baguette or grilled protein for an effortlessly elegant meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 medium pear
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts to the dry skillet and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the pears into thin wedges, leaving the skin on for added texture and flavor. Discard the core and seeds. Add the slices to the salad bowl with the spinach.
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine, ensuring the spinach is lightly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.1 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 61.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2564 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1029 mg | 22% | |
*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.
