Pear and Cheese Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Pear and Cheese Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that will elevate any meal. Crisp mixed greens serve as the base, topped with delicate slices of juicy pear, creamy goat cheese crumbles, and toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch. The star of the dish is the homemade honey-Dijon dressing, a luscious blend of honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, perfectly complementing the salad's fresh and nutty elements. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this elegant yet simple salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a festive starter for gatherings. Packed with texture and flavor, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 2 medium Pear
- 3 ounces Goat cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Core the pears and slice them thinly. Arrange the slices on top of the greens.
Step 3
Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces and scatter over the salad.
Step 4
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool, then sprinkle over the salad.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Pear and Cheese Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (812.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1854.6 |
| Total Fat 148.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 61.1g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1768.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 110.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 74.2g | |
| Protein 40.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 332.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1370.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories