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pear walnut salad with cranberries and goat cheese

Irresistible Pear Walnut Salad with Cranberries & Goat Cheese in 20 Minutes


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing salad combining sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, tart cranberries, and creamy goat cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ripe pears, sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens.
  2. Slice the pears thinly.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss the greens with half the dressing.
  6. Arrange pears, walnuts, cranberries, and goat cheese on top.
  7. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm pears.
  • Toast walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Add dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: pear salad, walnut salad, goat cheese salad, cranberry salad