Pear Salad: A Refreshing Delight
Dive into this vibrant pear salad, where sweet, juicy pears meet crisp greens and crunchy nuts. Perfect for any occasion, from picnics to dinner parties, this dish is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. With its harmonious blend of textures and tastes, your guests will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with sliced pears. Gently toss to combine.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle toasted walnuts (or pecans) and crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
- Serve: Plate your pear salad immediately and drizzle with additional dressing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg