Sauteed Pear Salad

Elevate your salad game with this stunning Sautéed Pear Salad, a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that’s as visually impressive as it is delicious. Juicy, ripe pears are caramelized in a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze, adding a golden, melt-in-your-mouth touch to a bed of crisp baby arugula or mixed greens. Crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans (or walnuts) provide creamy and crunchy contrasts, while a homemade balsamic-honey vinaigrette ties everything together with its tangy sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet elegant salad is a standout choice for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or a light gourmet meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole ripe but firm pears
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 6 cups baby arugula or mixed greens
• 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 cup candied pecans or walnuts
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel, core, and slice the pears into wedges (about 8 slices per pear).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 3

Stir in the brown sugar and let it dissolve into the butter, creating a caramel-like sauce.

Step 4

Add the pear slices to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are caramelized and slightly softened. Remove the pears from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, toss the arugula or mixed greens with the dressing until evenly coated.

Step 7

Arrange the greens on individual plates or a serving platter. Top with the sautéed pear slices, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans or walnuts.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sauteed Pear Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1013.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2349.0

Total Fat 178.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 198.8mg	0%
Sodium 1978.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 112.8g
Protein 56.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1288.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.3%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 24.4%