Description
Enjoy this vibrant Pear Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette that combines sweet pears and tangy dressing. Perfect for any occasion—try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe pears (any variety), thinly sliced
- 5 ounces arugula
- 4 to 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and cooled
- Balsamic vinaigrette dressing (made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper)
Instructions
- Optional: Soak sliced red onion in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
- In a large serving bowl, layer arugula as the base.
- Top with sliced pears and drained onions.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg