Description
A Pear Salad Recipe is a refreshing delight that combines crisp, juicy pears with crunchy nuts and creamy cheese, all tossed in a tangy honey vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, offering a burst of flavor and elegance to any meal. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it will impress your guests while being easy to whip up during busy weeknights. Discover the magic of this delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a large bowl, toss together mixed greens and give them a gentle massage.
- Arrange sliced pears over the greens.
- Add toasted walnuts or pecans.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider tossing in dried cranberries or swapping out goat cheese for feta. Store components separately in airtight containers to maintain freshness until ready to serve.