Pear Balsamic Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Glazed Walnuts
This delicious autumn salad is highlighted with sweet pears, goat cheese, honey walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle with a balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for any family gathering!
Servings: 4
Calories: 357kcal
Equipment
- large bowl
- small skillet or fry pan
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Salad
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 5 cups mixed spring greens with spinach
- 2 pears, thinly sliced (Barlett or Anjou)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: using a mason jar or measuring cup, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Shake or whisk until until well combined and emulsified. Set in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Honey glazed walnuts: using a small skillet and over medium heat, melt butter, add walnuts and honey. Cook for 4-5 minutes, long enough for the honey to adhere to the walnuts and become glossy. Remove and allow to cool.
- Toss salad: add mixed greens, glazed walnuts, dried cranberries into a large bowl. Drizzle evenly over the salad with vinaigrette then toss until well combined. Transfer to a serving plate and add goat cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3722IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg