Green Pear Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Pear Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp flavors and textures. Ripe green pears take center stage, adding natural sweetness to a bed of mixed greens, while crumbled goat cheese lends a creamy, tangy contrast. Toasted walnuts and dried cranberries deliver a nutty crunch and a pop of tartness, perfectly balanced by a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping side dish for any occasion. Bursting with nutritious ingredients, it's a healthy, flavorful choice that's sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe green pears
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cups walnuts (toasted)
- 0.25 cups dried cranberries
- 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the green pears. Slice them thinly, removing the core and seeds. Set the slices aside.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Transfer to serving plates or bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (826.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1442.6 |
| Total Fat 103.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 68.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1338.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 77.3g | |
| Protein 32.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 370.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1373.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories