Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese
Salad with Pear and Goat Cheese is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This delightful salad features crisp mixed greens topped with juicy pear slices, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Ideal for light lunches or elegant dinner parties, this quick-to-prepare salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula)
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the pears into thin wedges.
- Toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese; drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg