Green Pear Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Pear Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp flavors and textures. Ripe green pears take center stage, adding natural sweetness to a bed of mixed greens, while crumbled goat cheese lends a creamy, tangy contrast. Toasted walnuts and dried cranberries deliver a nutty crunch and a pop of tartness, perfectly balanced by a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a show-stopping side dish for any occasion. Bursting with nutritious ingredients, it's a healthy, flavorful choice that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces ripe green pears
• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
• 0.25 cups walnuts (toasted)
• 0.25 cups dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the green pears. Slice them thinly, removing the core and seeds. Set the slices aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Transfer to serving plates or bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	826.2 grams (826.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1443

Total Fat 103.90g	133%
Saturated Fat 26.70g	134%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 1339mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 111.80g	41%
Dietary Fiber 21.10g	75%
Total Sugars 77.30g
Protein 32.00g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 371mg	29%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1374mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 29.6%