Pear Walnut Salad with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of a refreshing pear walnut salad with cranberries and goat cheese, topped with a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette. This vibrant dish combines sweet, juicy pears with tangy cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese to create a delightful harmony of tastes and textures. Whether served as a light meal or an elegant side dish at your next gathering, this salad is quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table. Its versatility allows for easy customization, making it a fantastic addition to any menu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 handfuls mixed salad greens
- 1 large ripe pear
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2 oz semi-firm goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed salad greens.
- Slice the pear into thin quarters.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Cut goat cheese into small cubes.
- Assemble the salad by layering greens, pear slices, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and goat cheese.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; shake well for dressing.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg