Maple Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
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4.9
16 reviews
Excellent
Maple Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
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The ultimate fall salad! This maple pear and goat cheese salad gets rave reviews every time I serve it. It pairs well with almost any main dish, from soup to pasta to chicken.
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Ingredients
- 2 pear quartered & cored, slightly underripe
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 5 cups mixed greens
- ⅓ cup pecan halves toasted
- 1 ½ ounces soft goat cheese chevre, crumbled
The Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the pear quarters in a bowl and toss with the maple syrup, salt and pepper until coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a small nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the pears, one cut side down and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip the pears onto the other cut side and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir to coat the pears.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool, then cut the pears into 1-inch pieces.
- In a serving bowl, combine the mixed greens, browned pears, pecans and goat cheese. Toss with the dressing. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
235.1kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3.7g
(7%)
Fat
18.1g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3.4g
(17%)
Cholesterol
4.9mg
(2%)
Sodium
282.2mg
(12%)
Fiber
4.3g
(17%)
Sugar
10.8g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 235.1kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Fat | 18.1g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 4.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 282.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% |
| Sugar | 10.8g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
16 reviews
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