Pear Salad Recipe with Candied Walnuts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Pear Salad Recipe with Candied Walnuts
Description
This Pear Salad recipe assembles fresh spring mix lettuce topped with thin slices of ripe pear, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat cheese. The mix of fresh greens and sweet, nutty toppings creates a varied texture and flavor profile. The honey balsamic dressing adds a subtle sweetness offset by the acidity of the vinegar, binding the components together.
The salad’s ingredients provide contrasting elements: the juicy pears, crunchy candied nuts, tart cranberries, and creamy goat cheese create a harmonious blend of flavors. The dressing is emulsified with olive oil to give a smooth consistency that lightly coats the salad.
This salad works nicely as a starter or side dish for dinner. Its fresh ingredients and sweet-savory dressing make it suitable for spring or fall menus, pairing well with roasted meats or grilled fish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups spring mix lettuce blend
- 4 pear thinly sliced, fresh
- ½ cup walnuts candied
- 4 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 4 ounces goat cheese , crumbled
- honey balsamic dressing
Instructions
- Evenly divide the lettuce blend over 4 plates or place it all on a large, shallow serving dish. Top with thinly sliced pears and sprinkle evenly with the walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese.
- In a small bowl, make the honey balsamic dressing (follow link). Mixture might have a few little chunks. I find it easiest to do in a small food processor or bullet style blender.
- Slowly add the olive oil to emulsify.
- Drizzle over the salad and serve.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 699IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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