Pear Salad with Goat Cheese with Apricot-Balsamic Vinaigrette and Honey Walnuts
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
A pear salad featuring goat cheese, honey walnuts and an apricot-balsamic vinaigrette.
Course:
Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Pear Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 603 kcal
Ingredients
Apricot-Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch Kosher salt
- Pinch ground ginger
- ½ cup canola oil
Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts
- 6 cups mesclun or mixed baby greens
- 3 small red pears, sliced (ripe, yet slightly firm)
- 1 cup honey walnuts, chopped (store-bought or see recipe link above)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
For the Apricot-Balsamic Vinaigrette
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In a small mixing bowl, combine jam, vinegar, honey, nutmeg, salt, and ginger, and whisk to combine.
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Slowly drizzle in the canola oil, whisking all the while. Set aside until ready to use.
For the Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts
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Combine lettuce, sliced pears, ⅔'s of the walnuts and ⅔'s of the goat cheese in a large serving bowl and toss to combine.
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Sprinkle with remaining walnuts and goat cheese, serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Recipe makes about a ⅓ cup of dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Pear Salad with Goat Cheese with Apricot-Balsamic Vinaigrette and Honey Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603
Calories from Fat 396
% Daily Value*
Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 254mg11%
Potassium 252mg7%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1035IU21%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.