Description
Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delightful autumn dish that combines the sweetness of ripe pears, tangy cranberries, and peppery arugula, topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pecans. Perfect as a side salad for holiday dinners or a light lunch, this vibrant salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds a stunning touch to any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe pears (any variety)
- 5 ounces arugula
- 4 to 5 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans (toasted)
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Optional: Soak thinly sliced red onions in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow their flavor. Drain and pat dry.
- In a mason jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake until well mixed.
- In a large serving bowl, layer arugula as the base. Top with sliced pears, onions, goat cheese, cranberries, and toasted pecans.
- Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette without tossing for an appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg